2005 Mercury Monterey Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 202
2005 Mercury Monterey Manual
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Tires, Wheels and Loading Vehicle towing capability/Trailer hitch requirement Model/ Engine Wagon, 4.2L Wagon, 4.2L with trailer tow option GCWR lb. (kg) 7200 (3266) Hitch type required Trailer 8700 (3946) Trailer Weight range Tongue load - lb. (kg) Class I 0-2000 10 - 15% of TW Non-Equalizing (0-907) (200 lb. [91 kg] Weight maximum) Carrying 0-3500 10 - 15% of TW Class II Non-Equalizing (0-1588) (350 lb. [159 kg] maximum) Weight Carrying 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 trailer when figuring the total weight. 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 control and personal injury. 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 hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a load carrying hitch that does not exceed your vehicle's capability. See the Tongue Load section in the trailer towing chart earlier in this section for range details on a specific trailer load. 202 2005 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)