Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
Donotinterconnect 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.
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000
lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 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.
WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy-
draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys-
tem and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes
when you need them and could have an accident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis-
tance. When towing you should allow for additional
space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front
of you. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
192 STARTING AND OPERATING
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 163
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 162
Tire Markings......................... 158
Tire Safety Information................... 158
Tires ...........................47,167,283
Aging (Life of Tires)................... 173
Air Pressure......................... 167
Alignment.......................... 174
Chains............................. 175
Changing........................... 200
Compact Spare....................... 170
Flat Changing........................ 200
General Information................... 167
High Speed......................... 169
Inflation Pressures.................... 168
Jacking............................. 200
Life of Tires......................... 173
Load Capacity....................163,164
Quality Grading...................... 283
Radial............................. 170
Replacement......................... 173
Rotation............................ 175
Safety...........................158,167Sizes............................... 160
Snow Tires.......................... 175
Spinning............................ 172
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 172
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 189
Towing.........................185,209,210
Disabled Vehicle...................... 209
Guide.............................. 188
Weight............................. 188
Traction Control....................69,88,157
Traction Control Switch................69,157
Trailer Towing......................... 185
Cooling System Tips................... 195
Hitches............................. 187
Minimum Requirements................ 190
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 189
Wiring............................. 193
Trailer Towing Guide.................... 188
Trailer Weight......................... 188
Transaxle............................. 238
Additives........................... 240
Automatic.....................149,151,238
Filter.............................. 240
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