Trailer Tongue Weight

• A recommended tongue weight varies in accordance with the types of trailers or towing as described below.

• To ensure the recommended values shown below, the trailer must be loaded by referring to the following instructions.

• Tongue Weight

The gross trailer weight should be distributed so that the tongue weight is 9% to 11 %. (Tongue weight/Gross trailer weight × 100 = 9% to 11 %)

1. Gross trailer weight

1. Gross trailer weight

2. Tongue weight

If using a weight distributing hitch when towing, return the front axle to the same weight as before the trailer connection.

If front axle weight cannot be measured directly, measure the front fender height above the front axle before connection. Adjust weight distributing hitch torque until front fender is returned to the same height as before connection.

The gross trailer weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weighing station, building supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.

    See also:

    Multi-Terrain Select
    Multi-terrain Select is a system that assists drivability in off-road situations. 1 Multi-terrain Select mode select switch 2 Multi-information display 3 Multi-terrain Select indicator ■ ...

    Body Repairs
    If you’re involved in a collision, you want your vehicle to be returned to its pre-accident condition when repaired. That’s why it is important to make sure repairs are made only with Genuine ...

    Inputting letters and numbers/list screen operation
    When searching for an address or name, or entering data, letters and num- bers can be input via the screen. • Keyboard layout can be changed. TO INPUT LETTERS AND NUMBERS 1 Touch “A-Z” to ...