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MAXIMUM TRAILER
WEIGHT
TRAVEL CONDITION Trailer Frontal Area Not
To Exceed 40 Square
Feet (3.72 Square Meters)
3.5/3.8L ENGINES
MAX. COMBINED
WEIGHT OF VEHICLE
AND TRAILER NOT TO
EXCEED 8,600 lbs (3900
kg)
UP TO 2 PERSONS &
LUGGAGE3,500 lbs (1600 kg)
3 TO 4 PERSONS &
LUGGAGE3,000 lbs (1360 kg)
5 TO 6 PERSONS &
LUGGAGE1,000 lbs (454 kg)A load equalizing hitch is recommended for loaded
trailer weights above 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for
weights above 2,000 lbs (907 kg).
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
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Occupant Restraints....................... 32
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 287
Odometer............................. 169
Oil, Engine.........................326,369
Capacity............................ 368
Change Interval....................... 327
Checking............................ 326
Disposal............................ 330
Filter............................330,369
Filter Disposal........................ 330
Identification Logo..................... 328
Materials Added to..................... 330
Recommendation...................328,368
Synthetic............................ 330
Viscosity.......................328,329,368
Onboard Diagnostic System..............322,323
Opener, Garage Door..................... 138
Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals)........... 4
Overdrive............................. 253Overhead Console....................... 137
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 137
Overheating, Engine...................165,301
Owner’s Manual.......................4,400
Panic Alarm............................ 22
Parking Brake.......................... 256
Parking On Hill......................... 257
Passing Light........................... 125
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 133
Pets, Transporting........................ 66
Phone, Cellular.......................... 79
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 79
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 269
Power
Brakes.............................. 258
Distribution Center..................... 359
Door Locks........................... 17
Lift Gate............................. 28
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System, Navigation...................... 222
Tachometer............................ 169
Tape Player............................ 198
Temperature Control, Automatic............. 232
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......165,301
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............59,61
Theft Alarm............................ 25
Theft System............................ 25
Theft System Arming...................... 25
Theft System Disarming.................... 26
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 153
Tilt Steering Column..................... 129
Tire and Loading Information Placard......268,269
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 267
Tire Markings.......................... 263
Tire Safety Information.................... 263
Tires ............................69,272,401
Air Pressure.......................... 272Alignment........................... 280
Chains.............................. 284
Changing............................ 302
Compact Spare........................ 276
General Information.................... 272
High Speed.......................... 275
Inflation Pressures..................... 273
Jacking............................. 302
Load Capacity.....................268,269
Pressure Monitor System................. 281
Quality Grading....................... 401
Radial.............................. 276
Replacement.......................279,281
Rotation............................. 286
Safety...........................263,272
Sizes............................... 265
Snow Tires........................... 285
Spare Tire........................... 304
Spinning............................ 278
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