2004 Lincoln Navigator Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 272

Driving INTEGRATED HITCH RATING The standard integrated hitch has two ratings depending on mode of operation: • Weight carrying - requires a draw bar and hitch ball. The draw bar supports all the vertical tongue load of the trailer. • Weight distributing - requires an aftermarket weight distributing system which includes draw bar, hitch ball, spring bars and snap-up brackets. The vertical tongue load of the trailer is distributed between the truck and the trailer by this system. Mode Maximum Gross Trailer Weight - lbs. (kg) 6000 (2721) Maximum Tongue Weight - lbs. (kg) 600 (272) Weight carrying Weight 8850 (4014) 885 (401) distributing These are hitch ratings only; actual vehicle ratings are dependent on engine, transmission and axle combinations. Towing trailers beyond the maximum tongue weight exceeds the limit of the towing system and could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of vehicle control and personal injury. Note: If your vehicle is equipped with AdvanceTrac௢, you may experience AdvanceTrac௢ activations during typical cornering maneuvers with a heavily loaded trailer; this is normal. Cornering at slower speeds while towing will reduce the tendency of the AdvanceTrac௢ stability enhancement system to activate. Trailer hitch cover Your vehicle is equipped with a removable trailer hitch trim cover. To remove the trim cover: 272 2004 Navigator (nav) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)