Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... to Driving while you tow in this chapter when figuring the total weight of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. 240 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for towing. For load...to Vehicle loading in this chapter. • Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. An optional Class III/Class IV hitch is equipped with a standard Class II integrated hitch and requires only a draw bar and ball with your vehicle for the proper installation and adjustment specifications....
... to Driving while you tow in this chapter when figuring the total weight of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. 240 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for towing. For load...to Vehicle loading in this chapter. • Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. An optional Class III/Class IV hitch is equipped with a standard Class II integrated hitch and requires only a draw bar and ball with your vehicle for the proper installation and adjustment specifications....
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... exceed the maximum tongue loads as stated: • Class II receiver: 350 lb. (159 kg) • Class III/IV receiver: 500 lb. (227 kg) (weight carrying); 740 lb. (336 kg) (weight distributing) 242 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use a load carrying hitch. You must not exceed the GCWR. * -When towing...
... exceed the maximum tongue loads as stated: • Class II receiver: 350 lb. (159 kg) • Class III/IV receiver: 500 lb. (227 kg) (weight carrying); 740 lb. (336 kg) (weight distributing) 242 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use a load carrying hitch. You must not exceed the GCWR. * -When towing...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...turning corners. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for hooking up trailer lamps. Contact your chances of the vehicle hitch. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are required on most towed vehicles. The trailer brakes... are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the frame or hook retainers of having a collision greatly increase. Class III Trailer Hitch Safety Chain Loops can be required. 243 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly...
...turning corners. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for hooking up trailer lamps. Contact your chances of the vehicle hitch. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are required on most towed vehicles. The trailer brakes... are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the frame or hook retainers of having a collision greatly increase. Class III Trailer Hitch Safety Chain Loops can be required. 243 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. 243 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) An optional Class III/Class IV hitch is equipped with a standard Class II integrated hitch and requires only a draw bar and ball with towing accessories for towing. Towing trailers beyond the...
... engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. 243 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) An optional Class III/Class IV hitch is equipped with a standard Class II integrated hitch and requires only a draw bar and ball with towing accessories for towing. Towing trailers beyond the...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...GCW by 2% per 1,000 ft. (300 meters) elevation. If you use hitches that 10-15% of the total weight of the trailer is properly attached to your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you . 245 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For definitions of ...AWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-lb. (kg) range-lb. (kg) (0-Maximum) 4.6L* Class III/IV 3.55 12000 (5443) 0-7055 (0-3201) Towing Notes: - Maximum trailer weights shown. The combined weight of the completed towing vehicle and the...
...GCW by 2% per 1,000 ft. (300 meters) elevation. If you use hitches that 10-15% of the total weight of the trailer is properly attached to your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you . 245 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For definitions of ...AWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-lb. (kg) range-lb. (kg) (0-Maximum) 4.6L* Class III/IV 3.55 12000 (5443) 0-7055 (0-3201) Towing Notes: - Maximum trailer weights shown. The combined weight of the completed towing vehicle and the...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... and Federal regulations. The braking system of a new vehicle. 246 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) See your vehicle's brake system. Additional electrical equipment may damage the electrical system resulting in fire. Tires, Wheels and Loading Class III Trailer Hitch Safety Chain Loops can be required. Never connect any trailer...
... and Federal regulations. The braking system of a new vehicle. 246 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) See your vehicle's brake system. Additional electrical equipment may damage the electrical system resulting in fire. Tires, Wheels and Loading Class III Trailer Hitch Safety Chain Loops can be required. Never connect any trailer...