1997 Mercury Mountaineer Owner's Manual - Page 112

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Driving below the maximum shown under maximum trailer weight on the chart. Trailer Towing Table 4R70W Automatic Transmission Engine Rear Axle Ratio 3.73 3.73 Maximum GCWR kg (lb)1 Maximum Trailer Weight kg (lb)2 3,039 (6,700) 2,944 (6,500) Maximum Frontal Area of Trailer ft 50 50 2-Wheel Drive 5.0L 5.0L 1 4,990 (11,000) 4,990 (11,000) All-Wheel Drive For high altitude operation, reduce GCWR by 2% per 300 meters (1,000 ft) elevation. To determine the maximum trailer weight designed for your particular vehicle as equipped, follow the section Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow earlier in this section. Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer, and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. 2 Hitches Do not use or install hitches that clamp onto the bumper or to the axle. Underbody hitches are acceptable if installed properly. The rear bumper has an integral hitch and only requires a ball with a 3/4 inch shank diameter. The 112

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below the maximum shown under
maximum trailer weight on the
chart.
Trailer Towing Table
4R70W Automatic Transmission
Engine
Rear
Axle
Ratio
Maximum
GCWR kg (lb)
1
Maximum
Trailer Weight
kg (lb)
2
Maximum
Frontal Area of
Trailer ft
2-Wheel Drive
5.0L
3.73
4,990 (11,000)
3,039 (6,700)
50
All-Wheel Drive
5.0L
3.73
4,990 (11,000)
2,944 (6,500)
50
1
For high altitude operation, reduce GCWR by 2% per 300 meters
(1,000 ft) elevation.
2
To determine the maximum trailer weight designed for your particular
vehicle as equipped, follow the section
Calculating the load your
vehicle can carry/tow
earlier in this section.
Preparing to tow
Use the proper equipment for
towing a trailer, and make sure it
is properly attached to your
vehicle. See your dealer or a
reliable trailer dealer if you require
assistance.
Hitches
Do not use or install hitches that
clamp onto the bumper or to the
axle. Underbody hitches are
acceptable if installed properly.
The rear bumper has an integral
hitch and only requires a ball with
a 3/4 inch shank diameter. The
Driving
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