Add-On Equipment

When you carry removable items, you may need to put a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment.

Notice: Overloading the vehicle may cause damage.

Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not overload the vehicle.

Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle.

* Equipment Maximum Weight
Ladder Rack and Cargo 340 kg (750 lbs)
Cross Toolbox and Cargo 181 kg (400 lbs)
Side Boxes and Cargo 113 kg per side (250 lbs per side)
* The combined weight for all rail-mounted equipment should not exceed 454 kg (1,000 lbs).
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