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to transport the cement to your home? If you and your friend each
weigh 220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) - (12
x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 1200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not have enough
cargo capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, the
calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 -
540 = -103 kg. You will need to reduce the load weight by at least
240 lb. (104 kg). If you remove 3-100 lb. (45 kg) cement bags, then
the load calculation would be:

1400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 900 = 60 lb. Now you have
the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home. In
metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (9 x
45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kg.

The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your
vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label found on the edge of the driver’s door.

Special loading instructions for owners of pick-up trucks and
utility-type vehicles

WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation
of this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle

section in the Driving chapter of this owner’s guide.

WARNING: Loaded vehicles may handle differently than
unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and

increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily
loaded vehicle.

Your vehicle can haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars.
Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and
people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle.

TRAILER TOWING

Trailer towing with your vehicle may require the use of a trailer tow
option package.

Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. For your safety and to
maximize vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment
while towing.

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Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing:
• Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least

1,000 miles (1,600 km).

• Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer.
• Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the

proper installation and adjustment specifications.

• Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to Preparing to

tow in this chapter.

• Stay within your vehicle’s load limits.
• Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving

while you tow in this chapter.

• Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to

Special operating conditions in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide
chapter.

For load specification terms found on the label and instructions on
calculating your vehicle’s load, refer to Vehicle loading - with and
without a trailer in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue load
of your loaded vehicle when figuring the total weight.

Regular Cab

Powertrain

Maximum GCWR - lb

(kg)

Maximum Trailer

Weight - lb (kg)

Short Wheel Base

2.3L w/manual

transmission

4800 (2177)

1520 (689)

2.3L w/automatic

transmission

5500 (2495)

2180 (989)

Long Wheel Base

2.3L w/manual

transmission

4800 (2177)

1500 (680)

2.3L w/automatic

transmission

5500 (2495)

2160 (980)

4.0L

9500 (4309)

5940 (2694)

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SuperCab 4x2

Powertrain

Maximum GCWR - lb

(kg)

Maximum trailer

weight - lb (kg)

2–Door Payload Package 1 without Jump Seat

2.3L w/manual

transmission

4800 (2177)

1380 (626)

2.3L w/automatic

transmission

5500 (2495)

2040 (925)

4.0L w/manual

transmission

7000 (3175)

3360 (1524)

4.0L w/automatic

transmission

9500 (4309)

5820 (2640)

4–Door Payload Package 1 without Jump Seat

2.3L w/manual

transmission

4800 (2177)

1300 (590)

2.3L w/automatic

transmission

5500 (2495)

1960 (889)

4.0L w/manual

transmission

7000 (3175)

3280 (1488)

4.0L w/automatic

transmission

9500 (4309)

5740 (2604)

2–Door Payload Package 1 with Jump Seat

2.3L w/manual

transmission

4800 (2177)

1340 (608)

2.3L w/automatic

transmission

5500 (2495)

2020 (916)

4.0L w/manual

transmission

7000 (3175)

3340 (1515)

4.0L w/automatic

transmission

9500 (4309)

5780 (2622)

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SuperCab 4x2

Powertrain

Maximum GCWR - lb

(kg)

Maximum trailer

weight - lb (kg)

4–Door Payload Package 1 with Jump Seat

2.3L w/manual

transmission

4800 (2177)

1260 (572)

2.3L w/automatic

transmission

5500 (2495)

1920 (871)

4.0L w/manual

transmission

7000 (3175)

3240 (1470)

4.0L w/automatic

transmission

9500 (4309)

5700 (2604)

2–Door Payload Package 2 without Jump Seat

4.0L w/manual

transmission

7000 (3175)

3360 (1524)

4.0L w/automatic

transmission

9500 (4309)

5800 (2631)

4–Door Payload Package 2 without Jump Seat

4.0L w/manual

transmission

7000 (3175)

3280 (1488)

4.0L w/automatic

transmission

9500 (4309)

5720 (2595)

2–Door Payload Package 2 with Jump Seat

4.0L w/manual

transmission

7000 (3175)

3320 (1506)

4.0L w/automatic

transmission

9500 (4309)

5780 (2622)

4–Door Payload Package 2 with Jump Seat

4.0L w/manual

transmission

7000 (3175)

3240 (1470)

4.0L w/automatic

transmission

9500 (4309)

5700 (2585)

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