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[DR28201(BEF )02/95]
RWARNING
If the GVWR or the GAWR specified on
the Safety Compliance Certification Label
is exceeded, your vehicle may be damaged
or you may lose control and injure
someone.
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[DR28750( ALL)01/93]
Vehicle/Trailer Loads
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[DR28801( ALL)06/92]
All vehicles may tow a Class I trailer provided
the Gross Combined Weight (GCW) is less than
or equal to the GVWR shown on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label. For heavier
trailer applications, refer to the towing
information found later in this chapter.
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[DR28950(BEF )02/95]
Trailer Towing (may require trailer tow
option package)
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[DR29001( ALL)03/91]
Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your
vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires
and suspension. For your safety and for the
good of your vehicle, use the right equipment
for the type of trailer you tow.
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[DR29025( ALL)09/92]
Your trailer towing capability will vary based on
the standard and optional equipment on your
vehicle. Refer to the followingVehicle
Loading/Towing Informationand the Trailer
Towing Tables to determine the specific towing
capability of your vehicle.
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[DR29050( ALL)02/92]
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Stay within the load limits when you tow.
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[DR29101( ALL)01/95]
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Carefully and thoroughly prepare your
vehicle for towing, making sure to use the
right equipment and to attach it properly.
(SeePreparing to Towin this chapter.)
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[DR29151( ALL)01/95]
q
Use extra caution when driving your vehicle
while you tow. (SeeDriving while you towin
this chapter.)
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[DR31140( ALL)06/92]
Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
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[DR31150( ALL)05/95]
The maximum trailer weight rating is the
maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is
permitted to tow. It is specified by the
manufacturer and is determined by subtracting
the vehicle curb weight for each
engine/transmission combination, any required
option weight for trailer towing and the weight
of the driver from the GCWR for the towing
vehicle.
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[DR31160( ALL)06/92]
Maximum Trailer Weight
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[DR31170( ALL)05/95]
The maximum trailer weight is the maximum
weight of a trailer the loaded vehicle is
permitted to tow. It is determined by subtracting
the weight of the loaded towing
vehicle (including passengers and cargo) from
the GCWR for the towing vehicle.
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[DR31180( ALL)06/92]
Trailer Weight Range
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[DR31190( ALL)06/92]
The trailer weight range is a specified range by
weight, which the trailer must fall within,
ranging from zero to the maximum trailer
weight rating.
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[DR31301( ALL)03/91]
Calculating The Load
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[DR31350( ALL)03/91]
To know how much weight your vehicle can
carry:
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[DR31401( ALL)12/91]
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Obtain ratings from your Safety Compliance
Certification Label, and the Trailer towing
specifications in the owner guide (refer to the
Index)
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[DR31450( ALL)09/93]
Ð Refer to the following sample illustration
to locate the various ratings on your
Safety Compliance Certification Label.
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[DR31501( ALL)03/91]
Ð If you do not plan on pulling a trailer, do
not include these ratings into your
calculations.
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[DR32350( ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
If the GVWR or the GAWR specified on
the Safety Compliance Certification Label
is exceeded, your vehicle may be damaged
or you may lose control and injure
someone.
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[DR32401( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Towing trailers beyond the maximum
recommended gross trailer weight could
result in engine damage, transmission/axle
damage, structural damage, loss of control,
and personal injury.
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[DR32450( ALL)05/95]
Use the Safety Compliance Certification Label to
find the axle code number and the engine type
for your vehicle.
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[DR32500( ALL)03/91]
Use the appropriate Maximum Gross Combined
Weight Rating (GCWR) chart to find the
Maximum GCWR for your type engine and rear
axle ratio.
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[DR32551( ALL)03/91]
Subtract your Loaded Vehicle Weight from the
Maximum GCWR found in the chart. This is the
maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow
and must fall below the maximum shown under
Trailer Weight on the chart.
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[DR34480( E )06/94]
Automatic Transmissions
[DR34500( E )05/95]
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Trailer lamps
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[DR38400( ALL)11/89]
Make sure your trailer lamps conform to Federal
and local regulations.
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[DR38425(BEF )03/91]
Class I and Class II Trailer Tow electrical wiring
provides two circuits (right hand and left hand)
to operate trailer stop/turn tail lamps. Each
stop/turn circuit will operate one combination
stop/turn light bulb (#1157, 3157, 2357, or 3357)
on the trailer. Never add more than one trailer
light bulb to one circuit.
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[DR38450( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has
the specified amperage rating. Using a
fuse with a higher amperage rating can
cause severe wire damage and could start
a fire.
[DR38500( ALL)06/95]
Driving While You Tow
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[DR38520( ALL)05/95]
Be especially careful when driving while you
tow a trailer. Never drive faster than 45 mph
(70 km/h) when you tow in hilly country on
hot days. Also, anticipate stops so that you can
brake gradually.
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[DR38540( ALL)01/95]
If you use the speed control while you are
towing on very long, steep grades, the speed
control may shut off.
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[DR38700(BEF )06/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic
4-Speed Automatic (E4OD or 4R70W)
transmission, operate in Overdrive. Refer to the
automatic transmission operation earlier in this
chapter.
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[DR38800( ALL)06/95]
When descending a steep grade with a trailer,
operate in Drive rather than Overdrive. If
additional braking is needed, shift the automatic
transmission gearshift into 2 (Second) gear or 1
(Low).
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[DR40600( ALL)01/93]
To start, after being parked on a grade:
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[DR40700( ALL)11/89]
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Apply the foot service brakes and hold
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[DR40800( ALL)11/89]
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Start the engine
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[DR40900( ALL)11/89]
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Shift transmission into gear and release the
parking brake
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[DR41000( ALL)11/89]
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Release the foot service brakes and move the
vehicle uphill to free the wheel chocks
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[DR41100( ALL)05/95]
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Apply the brake pedal and hold while
another person retrieves the chocks.
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[DR41550( EF )03/94]
NOTE: Diesel equipped vehicles not
recommended for snow plowing.
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[RE06250( E )12/91]
NOTE: Stow aluminum wheel and tire with
valve stem down.
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[RE06350( E )10/94]
3. Rotate the handle clockwise to secure tire.
Continue until the lift mechanism ªslipsº.
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[RE06400( E )03/91]
4. Check for proper seating against underbody
supports and retighten if necessary.
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[RE15100(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Make sure the spare tire and jacking
equipment are stowed and secured in the
proper storage location.
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[RE15200( ALL)03/95]
Preparing to Change the Tire
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[RE15250( ALL)12/91]
NOTE: To lift your vehicle by other than the
front or rear jacking points, be sure to
use only hoist adapters with a wide
contact surface.
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[RE15325( E M)03/95]
1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. Put the gearshift in P (Park). Set the
parking brake and block the wheel that is
diagonally opposite the tire that you are
changing.
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[RE15377( E )06/95]
When one of the back wheels is off the ground,
the transmission alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack,
even if the vehicle is in P (Park). To prevent the
vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block the
wheel (both directions) that is diagonally
opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to
the tire being changed.
[RE15430(E )10/95]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else coule be seriously injured.
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RWARNING
On E-Super Duty vehicles, the parking
brake is on the transmission. Therefore,
the vehicle will not be prevented from
moving when a rear wheel is lifted, even
if the vehicle is in Park and the parking
brake is applied. Be sure to block both
directions of the wheel that is diagonally
opposite to the wheel that is being lifted.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, someone
could be seriously injured.
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[RE15550(BEF )05/95]
2. Get out the spare tire and jack.
[RE16300( E )01/89]
The jack, jack handle and lug nut wrench are
stowed as shown below.
[RE16400( E )05/91]
one third page art:0020289-D
Jack handle and wrench stowage
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[RE16800(BEF )12/91]
3. Use the tapered end of the lug nut wrench
to unscrew wheel ornaments attached by
retaining screws. Remove any wheel trim.
Insert the tapered end of the lug nut wrench
behind wheel covers or hubcaps and twist
off.
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