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Towing TOWING A TRAILER WARNINGS Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Note: In some cases, if vehicle speed is too high, the system may activate multiple times, gradually reducing vehicle speed. This feature applies the vehicle brakes at individual wheels and, if necessary, reduces engine power. If the trailer begins to sway, the stability control light flashes. The first thing to do is slow the vehicle down, then pull safely to the side of the road and check for proper tongue load and trailer load distribution. See Load Carrying (page 177). Your vehicle's load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle. Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these components periodically during, and after, any towing operation. RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS Note: For high altitude operation, reduce the gross combined weight by 2% per 1000 feet (300 meters) elevation. Note: Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a specified weight. Be sure to check state regulations for this specified weight. The maximum trailer weights listed may be limited to this specified weight, as the vehicle's electrical system does not include the wiring connector needed to activate electric trailer brakes. Maximum Trailer Weight - lb (kg) Maximum Trailer Frontal Area - ft (m ) 2 2 TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Note: This feature does not prevent trailer sway, but reduces it once it begins. Powertrain Maximum GCWR - lb (kg) 2WD 1.6L 4WD 1.6L 2WD 2.0L 2WD 2.0L 1 5866 (2661) 6035 (2737) 5977 (2711) 7477 (3391) 6126 (2779) 2000 (907) 2000 (907) 2000 (907) 3500 (1588) 2000 (907) 20 (1.86) 20 (1.86) 20 (1.86) 30 (2.78) 20 (1.86) 2 4WD 2.0L 1 188