Mercury Mariner Hybrid 2007 - Manual (Page 204)

• Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving
while you tow in this chapter.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to
Special Operating Conditions in the scheduled maintenance
information.
• Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least
500 miles (800 km).
• Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the
proper installation and adjustment specifications.
Vehicle towing capability/
Trailer hitch requirement
Trailer
Model/
Engine
GC WR -
lb. (kg)
Hitch type
required
Trailer
Weight range
- lb. (kg)
Tongue load
Wagon, 4.2L
7200
(3266)
Class I
Non-
Equalizing
Weight
Carrying 0-2000
(0-907)
10 - 15% of TW
(200 lb. [91 kg]
maximum)
Wagon, 4.2L
with trailer
tow option
8700
(3946)
Class II
Non-
Equalizing
Weight
Carrying 0–3500
(0-1588)
10 - 15% of TW
(350 lb. [159
kg] maximum)
Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Safety Compliance
Certification label. For load specification terms found on the label, refer
to Vehicle loading in this chapter. Remember to figure in the tongue
load of your loaded trailer when figuring the total weight.
Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer
weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in
engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of control
and personal injury.
Preparing to tow
Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is
properly attached to your vehicle. See your authorized dealer or a
reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance.
2007 Monterey (mty)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading
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