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Driving and Operating

Trailer Weight Ratings

When towing a trailer, the weight of
the loaded vehicle and trailer must
be within the weight ratings for the
vehicle.

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GCWR: Gross Combined Weight
Rating

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GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating

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Maximum Trailer Weight Rating

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Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight

The only way to be sure the weight
is not exceeding any of these
ratings is to weigh the tow vehicle
and trailer combination, fully loaded
for the trip, getting individual
weights for each of these items.

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Warning

You and others could be seriously
injured or killed if the trailer is too
heavy or the trailer brakes are
inadequate for the load. The

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Warning (Continued)

vehicle may be damaged, and the
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.

Only tow a trailer if all the steps in
this section have been followed.
Ask your dealer for advice and
information about towing a trailer.

Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GCWR)

GCWR is the total allowable weight
of the completely loaded vehicle
and trailer including any fuel,
passengers, cargo, equipment, and
accessories. Do not exceed the
GCWR for your vehicle. The GCWR
for the vehicle is on the Tow Rating
Chart following.

Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR)

For information about the vehicle's
maximum load capacity, see

Vehicle

Load Limits

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the GVWR with a trailer attached,
the trailer tongue weight must be
included as part of the weight the
vehicle is carrying.

Maximum Trailer Weight
Rating

The maximum trailer weight rating is
calculated assuming the tow vehicle
has a driver, a front seat passenger,
and all required trailering
equipment. Weight of additional
optional equipment, passengers,
and cargo in the tow vehicle must
be subtracted from the trailer weight
rating.