2001 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 171
2001 Mercury Mountaineer Manual
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Driving Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Safety Compliance Certification label. For load specification terms found on the label, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight. 4x2 automatic transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Rear Maximum Trailer Weight Maximum Engine axle GCWR-kg Range-kg (lbs.) frontal area of ratio (lbs.) 0-Maximum trailer-m2 (ft2) 4.0L 4 082 0-2 223 3.55 4.64 (50) SOHC (9 000) (0-4 900) 4.0L 4 535 0-2 676 3.73 4.64 (50) SOHC (10 000) (0-5 900) 4 535 0-2 613 5.0L 3.55 4.64 (50) (10 000) (0-5 760) 4 990 0-3 066 5.0L 3.73 4.64 (50) (11 000) (0-6 760) 4x4 and AWD automatic transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights 4.0L 4 082 0-2 132 3.55 4.64 (50) SOHC (9 000) (0-4 700) 4.0L 4 535 0-2 585 3.73 4.64 (50) SOHC (10 000) (0-5 700) 4 535 0-2 522 5.0L 3.55 4.64 (50) (10 000) (0-5 560) 4 990 0-2 976 5.0L 3.73 4.64 (50) (11 000) (0-6 560) Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1 000 ft) elevation. For definition of terms and instructions on calculating your vehicle's load, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Maximum trailer weights shown. The combined weight of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR. Towing a trailer over 1 588 kg (3 500 lbs.) requires a weight distributing hitch. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. 171