2009 Infiniti FX50 Owner's Manual - Page 467

To determine the available towing capacity, use the following procedure. 1. Find the GCWR for your vehicle on the "Towing Load/Specification" chart found later in this section. 2. Subtract the actual vehicle weight from the GCWR. The remaining amount is the available maximum towing capacity. To determine the Gross Trailer Weight, weigh your trailer on a scale with all equipment and cargo, that are normally in the trailer when it is towed. Make sure the Gross trailer weight is not more than the Gross Trailer Weight Rating shown on the trailer and is not more than the calculated available maximum towing capacity. Also weigh the front and rear axles on the scale to make sure the Front Gross Axle Weight and Rear Gross Axle Weight are not more than Front Gross Axle Weight and Rear Gross Axle Weight on the F.M.V.S.S./C. M.V.S.S. certification label. The cargo in the trailer and vehicle may need to be moved or removed to meet the specified ratings. Example: . Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) as weighed on a scale - including passengers, cargo and hitch - 5,073 lb. (2,301 kg). Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) from F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label - 5,301 lb. (2,404 kg). Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) from "Towing Load/Specification" chart - 7,355 lb. (3,336 kg). Maximum Trailer towing capacity from "Towing Load/Specification" chart 2,000 lb. (907 kg). 5,301 lb. (2,404 kg) − 5,073 lb. (2,301 kg) = 228 lb. (103 kg) 7,355 lb. (3,336 kg) − 5,073 lb. (2,301 kg) GVWR GVW Available for tongue weight GCWR The available towing capacity may be less than the maximum towing capacity due to the passenger and cargo load in the vehicle. Remember to keep trailer tongue weight between 10 to 15% of the trailer weight. If the tongue load becomes excessive, rearrange the cargo to obtain the proper tongue load. Do not exceed the 10 to 15% tongue weight specification even if the calculated available tongue weight is greater than 15%. If the calculated tongue weight is less than 10%, reduce the total trailer weight to match the available tongue weight. Always verify that available capacities are within the required ratings. . . . GVW Capacity available for = 2,282 lb. (1,035 kg) towing 228 lb. (103 kg) / 2,282 lb. (1,035 kg) Available tongue weight Available capacity = 10 % tongue weight 9-22 Technical and consumer information