2005 JEEP WRANGLER towing capacity

Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You
will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you
adhere to the loading conditions, tire size and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
Information placard and the Vehicle Loading section of
this manual.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWR’s) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
GAWR’s, vehicle loading and trailer towing, see the
Vehicle Loading section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lbs.” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Thecombined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and
trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed
the weight referenced here.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on
your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-
sengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb.
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lb. (since 5 x 150 = 750,
and 1400 – 750 = 650 lb.)
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5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.NOTE:The following table shows examples on how to
calculate total load, cargo/luggage and towing capacities
of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and
number and size of occupants. This table is for illustra-
tion purposes only and may not be accurate for the
seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
NOTE:For the following example the combined weight
of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs. (392
Kg).
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Storage, Vehicle......................... 290
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 290
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 27
Tachometer............................ 143
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 145
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 37
Tilt Steering Column...................... 66
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 211
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 210
Tire Markings.......................... 207
Tire Safety Information.................... 207
Tires ................................. 215
Air Pressure.......................... 216
Alignment and Balance.................. 220
Chains.............................. 221
Changing............................ 238
General Information.................... 215
High Speed.......................... 217Inflation Pressures..................... 216
Jacking...........................238,240
Load Capacity...................... 211,212
Radial.............................. 218
Replacement......................... 219
Rotation............................. 221
Safety.............................. 207
Sizes............................... 208
Spare Tire........................... 239
Spinning............................ 218
Tread Wear Indicators................... 218
To Open Hood.......................... 60
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 190
Towing............................229,244
Disabled Vehicle....................... 244
Recreational.......................... 232
Trailering............................ 229
Trac-Lok Rear Axle...................... 194
Trailer Towing.......................... 229
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