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2. Weigh your vehicle as you customarily operate the vehicle without
cargo. To obtain correct weights, try taking your vehicle to a shipping
company or an inspection station for trucks.
3. Subtract your loaded vehicle weight from the maximum GCWR on the
following charts. This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow
and must fall below the maximum shown under maximum trailer weight
on the chart.
TRAILER TOWING
Your vehicle can tow a Class I or Class II trailer provided the maximum
trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed
for your engine.
At a minimum, trailer towing with your vehicle requires an aftermarket
optional trailer tow electrical package and a Class I hitch. If your vehicle
was factory-built with the optional trailer tow package, it is pre-wired for
Class II trailer towing capability. An electrical connector is provided
under the instrument panel for installing a customer-supplied electrical
brake connector. Another electrical connector is provided at the hitch.
This connector provides power to the trailer for lamps, stop and turn
lamps, back-up lamps, battery charger, electric brakes and ground. The
kit included with your vehicle provides you with adapters (if needed) to
attach the brake controller and convert the hitch connector for Class I
trailer usage.
Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. For your safety and to
maximize vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment
while towing.
Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure:
• Stay within your vehicle’s load limits. If exceeded, cargo should be
removed from the trailer and/or the vehicle until all weights are within
specified limits.
• Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to Preparing to
tow in this chapter.
• 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 guide.
• Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km
(500 miles).
2003 Windstar (win)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Driving
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