Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight for Your Vehicle
- Start with the gross combined weight rating for your vehicle model and axle ratio.
- Subtract all of the following that apply to your vehicle:
- Vehicle curb weight.
- Hitch hardware weight, for example a draw bar, ball, locks or weight distributing hardware.
- Driver weight.
- Passenger weight.
- Payload, cargo and luggage weight.
- Aftermarket equipment weight.
This equals the maximum loaded trailer weight for this combination.
Note: The trailer tongue load is considered part of the payload for your vehicle. Reduce the total payload by the final trailer tongue weight.
Note: Consult an authorized dealer to determine the maximum trailer weight allowed for your vehicle if you are not sure.
TOWING A TRAILER – INFORMATION MESSAGES
| Message | Details |
|---|---|
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Trailer Left Turn Lamps Fault Check Lamps |
The left-hand trailer turn lamp requires service. |
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Trailer Right Turn Lamps Fault Check Lamps |
The right-hand trailer turn lamp requires service. |
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Trailer Battery Not Charging See Manual |
The vehicle battery voltage is low, there is a fault with your trailer battery, your trailer battery voltage is below 8V or your trailer battery is connected in reverse polarity. |
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Trailer Lighting Module Fault See Manual |
The system detects a short created by the trailer lamps. Inspect and repair the trailer wiring, or have the system checked as soon as possible. |
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Trailer Stop Lamps Fault Check Lamps |
The trailer stoplamps require service. |
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Trailer brake system fault See manual |
Verify the trailer brake connections are secure and that the aftermarket trailer brake controller device is correctly installed. Perform a trailer brake and trailer light check if possible. If the message persists, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
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Trailer brake module fault |
Perform a trailer brake and trailer light check if possible. If the message persists, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
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Trailer Sway Reduce Speed |
The trailer sway control detects trailer sway. Reduce the vehicle's speed. |
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Trailer Tire Over Temperature |
Displays when one or more tires on the trailer is above the recommended temperature. |
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Trailer Tire Low Specified: |
One or more tires on your trailer is below the specified tire pressure. |
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Trailer Tire Pressure Sensor Fault |
A trailer tire pressure sensor requires service. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system checked as soon as possible. |
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Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor Fault |
The trailer tire pressure monitoring system requires service. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system checked as soon as possible. |
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Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor Capability Not Detected |
The system cannot detect the trailer tire pressure monitoring system. |
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Trailer Tire Pressure Indication Not Setup See Manual |
The trailer tire pressure monitoring system is not setup. |
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