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... may move unexpectedly and injure someone. VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: • Base Curb Weight : Weight of cargo, passengers and optional equipment. Driving When parking, do not take these precautions, your vehicle unattended while it is running.... If you leave your vehicle. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight. • GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) : Base curb weight plus payload weight. Turn off the ignition whenever you do not use the gearshift in Park (P).
... may move unexpectedly and injure someone. VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: • Base Curb Weight : Weight of cargo, passengers and optional equipment. Driving When parking, do not take these precautions, your vehicle unattended while it is running.... If you leave your vehicle. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight. • GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) : Base curb weight plus payload weight. Turn off the ignition whenever you do not use the gearshift in Park (P).
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... that the vehicle is designed to tow. • Maximum Trailer Weight Rating : Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is permitted to tow. It is determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each engine/transmission combination, any required option weight for trailer towing and the weight of the driver from the GCWR for the towing vehicle...
... that the vehicle is designed to tow. • Maximum Trailer Weight Rating : Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is permitted to tow. It is determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each engine/transmission combination, any required option weight for trailer towing and the weight of the driver from the GCWR for the towing vehicle...
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...This aids engine cooling and air conditioner efficiency. • Vehicles with a trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should not be 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight. • After you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more information. Driving Servicing after towing..., place the gearshift in P (Park) and increase idle speed. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with trailers should be parked on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer...
...This aids engine cooling and air conditioner efficiency. • Vehicles with a trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should not be 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight. • After you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more information. Driving Servicing after towing..., place the gearshift in P (Park) and increase idle speed. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with trailers should be parked on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer...