1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 201

If you're usinga "dead-weight" hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh10%of the total loaded trailer weight The tongue load of any trailer'is an important (A) (B). If you have a "weight-distributing" hitch, the trailer weight to measure because affects the total capacity it tongue (A) should weigh1.2% the total loaded trailer of weight of your vehicle. The capacity weight includes the weight (B). curb weightof the vehicle,my cargo you may carryin After you've loaded your trailer, weigh trailer and the it, and the peoplewho will%eriding in the vehicle.And then the tongue, separately, to see the weightsare if if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue able load from your vehicle's capacity weight because your proper. If they aren't, you may be to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer. vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index for more information. about Total Weight on.YourVehicle's Tires your vehicle's maximum load capacity. Be sure your vehicle's tires -are inflated to the recommended pressurefor-coldtires. You'll find these numbers ~ l tthe Certification label at the rear of the l edge drivel's door or see "Loading.Your Vehicle" in the Index. Then be sure you don't over theGVW go limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. Weight of the Trailer Tongue A 4-34