2004 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual - Page 157

2 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 18 C190E01E-AAT Trailer Weight Limit NOTE: 1. Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in the front. About 60% of the trailer load should be in the front half on the trailer and the remaining 40% in the rear. 2. The total gross vehicle weight with trailer must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle identification plate (see page 82). The total gross vehicle weight is the combined weight of the vehicle, driver, all passengers and their luggage, cargo, hitch, trailer tongue load and other optional equipment. 3. The front or rear axle weight must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) shown on the vehicle identification plate (see page 8-2). It is possible that your towing package does not exceed the GVWR but exceeds the GAWR. Improper trailer loading and/or too much luggage in the trunk can overload the rear axle. Redistribute the load and check the axle weight again. Gross Axle Weight Gross Vehicle Weight C190E02L Tongue load Total trailer weight C190E01L o Keep the tongue load 10% of the total trailer load. Tongue load x 100 = 10% (MAX) Total trailer weight o Tongue loads can be increased or decreased by redistributing the load in the trailer. This can be verified by checking the total weight of the loaded trailer and then checking the load on the tongue. ! CAUTION: The following specifications are recommended when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer weight cannot safely exceed the values in the following chart. Lbs. (kg) Maximum Towable Weight Trailer With Brake Without Brake 1874(850) 1000(453) Tongue 187.4 (85) 100 (45.3)