Note:   Do not exceed the trailer weight for your vehicle configuration listed in the chart below.
Note:   Be sure to take into consideration trailer frontal area. Do not exceed 20 feet2 (1.86 meters2) if your vehicle is not equipped with a towing package or 30 feet2 (2.79 meters2) if your vehicle is equipped with a towing package.
Note:   For high altitude operation, reduce the gross combined weight by 2% per 1000 feet (300 meters) starting at the 1000 foot (300 meter) elevation point.
Note:   Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a specified weight. Be sure to check state regulations for this specified weight. The maximum trailer weights listed may be limited to this specified weight, as the vehicle’s electrical system may not include the wiring connector needed to activate electric trailer brakes.
Your vehicle may tow a trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your vehicle configuration on the following chart.

Powertrain   Maximum GCWR   Maximum trailer weight1  
2.5L 2WD   5351 lb (2427 kg)   1500 lb (681 kg)  
1.6L GTDI 2WD   5862 lb (2659 kg)   2000 lb (907 kg)  
2.0L GTDI 2WD2   5957 lb (2702 kg)   2000 lb (907 kg)  
2.0L GTDI 2WD3   7457 lb (3382 kg)   3500 lb (1588 kg)  
1.6L GTDI 4WD   6005 lb (2724 kg)   2000 lb (907 kg)  
2.0L GTDI 4WD2   6091 lb (2763 kg)   2000 lb (907 kg)  
2.0L GTDI 4WD3   7591 lb (3443 kg)   3500 lb (1588 kg)  

1Calculated with SAE J2807 method.
2Without trailer towing package.
3 With trailer towing package.

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