• A recommended tongue weight varies in accordance with the types of trailers or towing as described below.
• To ensure the recommended values shown below, the trailer must be loaded by referring to the following instructions.
• Tongue Weight The gross trailer weight should be distributed so that the tongue weight is 9% to 11%. (Tongue weight /Gross trailer weight x 100 = 9% to 11%)
1. Gross trailer weight 2. Tongue weight
If using a weight distributing hitch when towing, return the front axle to the same weight as before the trailer connection.
If front axle weight cannot be measured directly, measure the front fender height above the front axle before connection.
Adjust weight distributing hitch torque until front fender is returned to the same height as before connection.
The gross trailer weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weighing station, building supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.
Reassembly
REASSEMBLY
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
When installing the rear spoiler protector, heat the rear spoiler surface using
a heat light.
Standard:
Item
Temperature
Rear Spoiler
20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
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Fail-safe Chart
FAIL-SAFE CHART
If a problem occurs in the power steering system, the power steering warning
light in the combination meter comes on and the power steering assist is stopped,
locked at a particular point or decreased simultaneously to protect the system.
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