Measurement of weights
Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the balance of your vehicle. When the vehicle is loaded, drive to a scale and weigh the front and the rear wheels separately to determine axle loads. Individual axle loads should not exceed either of the gross axle weight ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle loads should not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). These ratings are given on the vehicle certification label. If weight ratings are exceeded, move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings.
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Small children
Children that are over 1 year old and weigh
at least 20 lbs (9 kg) should remain in a
rear-facing child restraint as long as
possible up to the height or weight limit
of the child restraint. F ...
Maximum load limits
Never allow the total trailer load to exceed the value specified in the following Towing Load/Specification Chart found later in this section.
The total trailer load equals trailer weight plus its ...
Off-road recovery
If the right side or left side wheels may unintentionally leave the road surface.
Maintain control of the vehicle by following the procedure below. Please note that this procedure is only a general g ...