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    4. Remove the key.
    LOAD LIMIT
    Vehicle Loading - with and
    without a Trailer
    This section guides you in the
    proper loading of your vehicle,
    trailer, or both. Keep your loaded
    vehicle weight within its design
    rating capability, with or without
    a trailer. Properly loading your
    vehicle provides maximum return
    of vehicle design performance.
    Before you load your vehicle,
    become familiar with the
    following terms for determining
    your vehicle
    ’s weight rating, with
    or without a trailer, from the
    vehicle ’s Tire and Loading
    Information label or Safety
    Compliance Certification label. Tire and Loading Label Information
    Example:
    Payload
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    							Payload is the combined weight
    of cargo and passengers that your
    vehicle is carrying. The maximum
    payload for your vehicle appears
    on the Tire and Loading label. The
    label is either on the B-pillar or the
    edge of the driver door. Vehicles
    exported outside the US and
    Canada may not have a tire and
    loading label. Look for 
    “The
    combined weight of occupants
    and cargo should never exceed
    XXX kg OR XXX lb ” for maximum
    payload. The payload listed on the
    Tire and Loading Information label
    is the maximum payload for your
    vehicle as built by the assembly
    plant. If you install any additional
    equipment on your vehicle, you
    must determine the new payload.
    Subtract the weight of the
    equipment from the payload listed
    on the Tire and Loading label.
    When towing, trailer tongue
    weight or king pin weight is also
    part of payload. WARNING
    The appropriate loading
    capacity of your vehicle can
    be limited either by volume
    capacity (how much space is
    available) or by payload capacity
    (how much weight the vehicle
    should carry). Once you have
    reached the maximum payload of
    your vehicle, do not add more
    cargo, even if there is space
    available. Overloading or
    improperly loading your vehicle
    can contribute to loss of vehicle
    control and vehicle rollover. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
    Rating)
    GAWR is the maximum allowable
    weight that a single axle (front or
    rear) can carry. These numbers
    are on the Safety Compliance
    Certification label. The label is
    located on the door hinge pillar,
    door-latch post, or the door edge
    that meets the door-latch post,
    next to the driver seating position.
    The total load on each axle must
    never exceed its Gross Axle
    Weight Rating.
    GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
    Rating)
    GVWR is the maximum allowable
    weight of the fully loaded vehicle.
    This includes all options,
    equipment, passengers and cargo.
    It appears on the Safety
    Compliance Certification label.
    The label is located on the door
    hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the
    door edge that meets the
    door-latch post, next to the driver
    seating position.
    The gross vehicle weight must
    never exceed the Gross Vehicle
    Weight Rating.
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    							Safety Compliance Certification Label
    Example:
    WARNING
    Exceeding the Safety
    Compliance Certification
    label vehicle weight rating limits
    could result in substandard
    vehicle handling or performance,
    engine, transmission and/or
    structural damage, serious
    damage to the vehicle, loss of
    control and personal injury. Maximum Loaded Trailer
    Weight
    Maximum loaded trailer weight is
    the highest possible weight of a
    fully loaded trailer the vehicle can
    tow. Consult an authorized dealer
    (or the RV and Trailer Towing
    Guide available at an authorized
    dealer) for more detailed
    information.
    GCWR (Gross Combined
    Weight Rating)
    GCWR is the maximum allowable
    weight of the vehicle and the
    loaded trailer, including all cargo
    and passengers, that the vehicle
    can handle without risking
    damage. (Important: The towing vehicle
    ’s braking system is rated
    for operation at Gross Vehicle
    Weight Rating, not at Gross
    Combined Weight Rating.)
    Separate functional brakes should
    be used for safe control of towed
    vehicles and for trailers where the
    Gross Combined Weight of the
    towing vehicle plus the trailer
    exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
    Rating of the towing vehicle.
    The gross combined weight must
    never exceed the Gross Combined
    Weight Rating.
    Note:  For trailer towing
    information refer to the RV and
    Trailer Towing Guide available at
    an authorized dealer. WARNINGS
    Do not exceed the GVWR or
    the GAWR specified on the
    Safety Compliance Certification
    label. Do not use replacement tires
    with lower load carrying
    capacities than the original tires
    because they may lower your
    vehicle ’s GVWR and GAWR
    limitations. Replacement tires
    with a higher limit than the original
    tires do not increase the GVWR
    and GAWR limitations. Exceeding any vehicle weight
    rating limitation could result
    in serious damage to your vehicle,
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    							Steps for determining the
    correct load limit:
    1. Locate the statement "The
    combined weight of occupants
    and cargo should never exceed
    XXX kg or XXX lb." on your
    vehicle ’s placard.
    2. Determine the combined
    weight of the driver and
    passengers that will be riding
    in your vehicle.
    3. Subtract the combined weight
    of the driver and passengers
    from XXX kg or XXX lb.
    4. The resulting figure equals the
    available amount of cargo and
    luggage load capacity. For
    example, if the  “XXX” amount
    equals 1,400 lb. and there will
    be five 150 lb. passengers in
    your vehicle, the amount of
    available cargo and luggage
    load capacity is 650 lb.
    (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)
    5. Determine the combined
    weight of luggage and cargo
    being loaded on the vehicle.
    That weight may not safely
    exceed the available cargo and
    luggage load capacity
    calculated in Step 4.
    6. If your vehicle will be towing a
    trailer, load from your trailer
    will be transferred to your
    vehicle. Consult this manual to
    determine how this reduces the
    available cargo and luggage
    load capacity of your vehicle. Helpful examples for calculating
    the available amount of cargo
    and luggage load capacity
    Suppose your vehicle has a
    1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo
    and luggage capacity. You decide
    to go golfing. Is there enough load
    capacity to carry you, four of your
    friends and all the golf bags? You
    and four friends average 220
    pounds (99 kilograms) each and
    the golf bags weigh approximately
    30 pounds (13.5 kilograms) each.
    The calculation would be: 1400 -
    (5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100
    - 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you have
    enough load capacity in your
    vehicle to transport four friends
    and your golf bags. In metric units,
    the calculation would be: 635
    kilograms - (5 x 99 kilograms) -
    (5 x 13.5 kilograms) = 635 - 495 -
    67.5 = 72.5 kilograms.
    Suppose your vehicle has a
    1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo
    and luggage capacity. You and
    one of your friends decide to pick
    up cement from the local home
    improvement store to finish that
    patio you have been planning for
    the past two years. Measuring the
    inside of the vehicle with the rear
    seat folded down, you have room
    for twelve 100-pound
    (45-kilogram) bags of cement. Do
    you have enough load capacity to
    transport the cement to your
    home? If you and your friend each
    weigh 220 pounds (99 kilograms),
    the calculation would be: 1400 -
    (2 x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1400 - 440
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    							- 1200 = - 240 pounds. No, you do
    not have enough cargo capacity
    to carry that much weight. In
    metric units, the calculation would
    be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99
    kilograms) - (12 x 45 kilograms) =
    635 - 198 - 540 = -103 kilograms.
    You will need to reduce the load
    weight by at least 240 pounds
    (104 kilograms). If you remove
    three 100-pound (45-kilogram)
    cement bags, then the load
    calculation would be:1400 - (2 x
    220) - (9 x 100) = 1400 - 440 -
    900 = 60 pounds. Now you have
    the load capacity to transport the
    cement and your friend home. In
    metric units, the calculation would
    be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99
    kilograms) - (9 x 45 kilograms) =
    635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kilograms.
    The above calculations also
    assume that the loads are
    positioned in your vehicle in a
    manner that does not overload
    the front or the rear gross axle
    weight rating specified for your
    vehicle on the Safety Compliance
    Certification label.
    Special Loading Instructions
    for Owners of Pick-up Trucks
    and Utility-type Vehicles
    WARNING
    Loaded vehicles may handle
    differently than unloaded
    vehicles. Take extra precautions,
    such as slower speeds and
    increased stopping distance, when
    driving a heavily loaded vehicle. BED ACCESS (If Equipped)
    Box Side Step
    Use the step for easier access to the
    vehicle bed.
    Note: Close the step before driving.
    Note:  Do not exceed 
    500 lb (227 kg) on
    the step.  This includes you plus cargo.
    Note: Do not use the step to lift the vehicle.
    Only use proper jacking points.
    Note: The step may operate more slowly
    in cool temperatures.
    Note:  The step mechanism may trap debris
    such as mud, dirt, snow, ice and salt.  This
    may prevent the step from deploying
    automatically when you press the button.
    If this happens, make sure that you press
    the button down and carefully pull out the
    step manually.  Wash off the debris with a
    high-pressure sprayer and stow the step.
    Deploying the Step Push down on the button with your foot.
    The step automatically extends from the
    stowed position.
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    							Stowing the Step
    Push the step under your vehicle with your
    foot until it fully latches.  Do not push on
    the button while stowing the step.
    BED RAMPS (If Equipped)
    WARNINGS
    The slide action of the ramp is a
    pinch point. Do not place fingers or
    hands in the pinch point.
    Extend and retract the ramp only
    when connected to the tailgate
    plate.
    Be sure the ramp is installed
    correctly when loading and
    unloading equipment on and off the
    ramp. Do not step or sit on the ramp when
    it is in the stowed position.
    Install the ramp only within the
    prescribed ramp angles.
    Note:
    The ramp maximum capacity is
    800 lb (363 kg)
    .
    Note: Verify the ramp is on stable ground
    before usage. Note:
    For loading and unloading
    equipment, your ramp should be set
    between 
    10° upward and 26° downward to
    avoid damage to the ramp claw and tailgate
    plate.
    Using the Bed Ramp
    1. Remove the front and rear cables. 2.
    Open the cam lever arms and unscrew
    the cam bolts.
    3. Remove the ramp from the ramp holder. Note:
    A smooth surface tool can be used
    to rotate the stops.
    4. Rotate the stops at the underside of the ramp to the open position.
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    							5. Slide the ramp claw onto the tailgate
    plate. 6. Pull the location pin outward and
    extend the ramp until the pin is seated
    in the usage position, then set the ramp
    on even ground. Stowing the Bed Ramp
    1. Pick up the ramp. Pull the location pin
    outward.
    2. Slide the ramp into the storage position
    until the location pin locks.
    Note: Make sure the proper pin location has
    been applied for your bed size.
    3. Slide the ramp claw off of the tailgate plate.
    4. Rotate the stops at the underside of the ramp to the closed position. 5. Place the ramp into the ramp holder.
    6.
    Install the cam bolts and close the cam
    lever arms.
    7. Attach the front and rear cables.
    Note: Make sure you properly secure the
    locking cable. If the locking cable is
    unsecured, you may hear a rattling noise.
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    							Installing the Ramp Holder
    1. Hook the top of the ramp holder over
    the mounting plate and rotate the
    ramp holder into position. 2. Slide the ramp holder studs upwards
    into the installed position.
    3. Tighten the ramp holder nut.
    Note: The nut should be on the upper stud.
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    							TOWING A TRAILER
    WARNINGS
    Do not exceed the GVWR or
    the GAWR specified on the
    certification label. Towing trailers beyond the
    maximum recommended
    gross trailer weight exceeds the
    limit of your vehicle and could
    result in engine damage,
    transmission damage, structural
    damage, loss of vehicle control,
    vehicle rollover and personal
    injury. Do not exceed the lowest
    rating capacity for your
    vehicle or trailer hitch. Overloading
    your vehicle or trailer hitch can
    impair your vehicle stability and
    handling. Failure to follow this
    instruction could result in the loss
    of control of your vehicle, personal
    injury or death. Do not cut, drill, weld or
    modify the trailer hitch.
    Modifying the trailer hitch could
    reduce the hitch rating. Note:
    To prevent your trailer from
    accumulating distance, and the
    trailer information status appearing
    when you restart your vehicle after
    disconnecting your trailer, you must
    deactivate your trailer. Using the
    information display, go to the
    Towing menu and then the Select
    Trailer option. Select the No active
    trailer option.  See Information
    Displays (page 110).
    Your vehicle may have electrical
    items, such as fuses or relays,
    related to towing.  See 
    Fuses
    (page 307).
    Your vehicle may have ability to
    modify trailer towing features.
    See 
    General Information (page
    110).
    Your vehicle's load capacity
    designation is by weight, not by
    volume, so you cannot necessarily
    use all available space when
    loading a vehicle or trailer.
    Towing a trailer places an extra
    load on your vehicle's engine,
    transmission, axle, brakes, tires
    and suspension. Inspect these
    components periodically during,
    and after, any towing operation.
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    							Load Placement
    To help minimize how trailer
    movement affects your vehicle
    when driving:
    •
    Load the heaviest items closest
    to the trailer floor.
    • Load the heaviest items
    centered between the left and
    right side trailer tires.
    • Load the heaviest items above
    the trailer axles or just slightly
    forward toward the trailer
    tongue. Do not allow the final
    trailer tongue weight to go
    above or below 10-15% of the
    loaded trailer weight.
    • Select a ball mount with the
    correct rise or drop. When both
    the loaded vehicle and trailer
    are connected, the trailer frame
    should be level, or slightly
    angled down toward your
    vehicle, when viewed from the
    side. When driving with a trailer or
    payload, a slight takeoff vibration
    or shudder may be present due to
    the increased payload weight.
    Additional information regarding
    proper trailer loading and setting
    your vehicle up for towing is
    located in another chapter of this
    manual.  See Load Limit (page
    248).
    You can also find information in
    the 
    RV & Trailer Towing Guide
    available at your authorized
    dealer, or online. RV & Trailer Towing Guide Online
    http://www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides/
    Website
    TRAILER REVERSING AIDS
    Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ WARNINGS
    Driving while distracted can result in
    loss of vehicle control, crash and
    injury. We strongly recommend that
    you use extreme caution when using any
    device that may take your focus off the
    road. Your primary responsibility is the safe WARNINGS
    operation of your vehicle. We recommend
    against the use of any hand-held device
    while driving and encourage the use of
    voice-operated systems when possible.
    Make sure you are aware of all applicable
    local laws that may affect the use of
    electronic devices while driving.
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