Jeep® 2023 WAGONEER WAGONEER User Manual

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9. The vehicle can now be driven.

NOTE:

For all towing conditions, we recommend towing with

TOW/HAUL mode engaged (if equipped).

RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION HITCH

ADJUSTMENT — NON-AIR SUSPENSION

EQUIPPED VEHICLES

1. Verify that the vehicle is at the normal ride height.

2. Position the vehicle on a level surface in preparation

to connect to the trailer (do not connect the trailer).

3. Measure the height from the top of the front wheel

opening on the fender to the ground; this is height H1.

Measuring Height (H)

4. Attach the loaded trailer to the vehicle without the

weight distribution bars connected.

5. Ensure the trailer is properly secured to the hitch,

including the safety chains, lighting, and trailer brake

controls.

6. Cautiously drive the vehicle and trailer at 20-25 mph

(30-40 km/h) for approximately 3 miles (5 km) to

re-level the suspension.

7. Park the vehicle and trailer on a level surface.

8. Measure the height from the top of the front wheel

opening on the fender to the ground; this is height H2.

9. Install and adjust the tension in the

weight-distributing bars per the manufacturers’

recommendations so that the height of the front

fender is approximately (H2-H1)/2+H1 (about

1/2 the difference between H2 and H1 above normal

ride height [H1]).

10. Perform a visual inspection of the trailer and

weight-distributing hitch to confirm the manufac-

turers’ recommendations have been met.

11. The vehicle can now be driven.

NOTE:

For all towing conditions, we recommend towing with

TOW/HAUL mode engaged (if equipped).

Measurement Example Example Height (mm)

H1 925

H2 946

H2-H1 21

(H2-H1)/2 10.5

(H2-H1)/2 + H1 935.5