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258 STARTING AND OPERATING
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Trailer And Tongue Weight
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight
stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch.
Weight Distribution
Consider the following items when computing
the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
The tongue weight of the trailer
The weight of any other type of cargo or
equipment put in or on your vehicle
The weight of the driver and all passengers
NOTE:
Remember that everything put into or on the
tra
iler adds to the load on your vehicle. Also,
additional factory-installed options or
dealer-installed options must be considered as
part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to
the “Tire And Loading Information” placard for
the maximum combined weight of occupants
and cargo for your vehicle.
Towing Requirements — Tires
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential
to the safe and satisfactory operation of your
vehicle. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Servicing And Maintenance”
for proper tire inflation procedures.
Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire
damage before towing a trailer. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Servicing
And Maintenance” for proper inspection
procedure.
When replacing tires, refer to “Tires –
General Information” in “Servicing And
Maintenance” for proper tire replacement
procedures. Replacing tires with a higher
load carrying capacity will not increase the
vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake
system or vacuum system of your vehicle
with that of the trailer. This could cause
inadequate braking and possible personal
injury.
An electronically actuated trailer brake
controller is required when towing a trailer
with electronically actuated brakes. When
towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic
surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
NOTE:
This vehicle has an aftermarket brake controller
con
nector under the dash to the left of the
brake pedal. This will be a four pin connector
and will be gray in color.
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers
over 1,000 lbs (453 kg) and required for
trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg).
WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your
vehicle's hydraulic brake lines. It can
overload your brake system and cause it to
fail. You might not have brakes when you
need them and could have an accident.
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