2005 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 190
2005 Mercury Mountaineer Manual
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Tires, Wheels and Loading • Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. 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 when figuring the total weight of your vehicle. Note: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance 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. 4x2 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-lb. (kg) range-lb. (kg) (0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC 3.55 7700 (3493) 0-3140 (0-1424) towing 4.6L* Class II 3.55 7700 (3493 0-3160 (0-1433) towing 4.0L SOHC Class 3.73 LS 10240 (4645) 0-5660 (0-2567) III/IV Towing 4.6L* Class III/IV 3.73/3.73 LS 11600 (5262) 0-7040 (0-3193) Towing Notes: - For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1,000 ft. (300 meters) elevation. For definitions of terms used in this table and instructions on how to calculate your vehicle load, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Maximum trailer weights shown. The combined weight of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR. *-When towing maximum loads under high outside temperatures and on steep grades, the A/C system may cycle on and off to protect the engine from overheating. This may result in a temporary increase of interior temperatures. Towing a trailer over 3,500 lb. (1,588 kg.) requires a weight distributing hitch. 190 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)