2006 JEEP WRANGLER weight

Frontal Area
The maximum height and maximum width of the front of
a trailer.
Trailer Sway Control
The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be
installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue
that typically provides adjustable friction associated with
the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer
swaying motions while traveling.
Weight-Carrying Hitch
A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue
weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or
some other connecting point of the vehicle. These kind of
hitches are the most popular on the market today and
they’re commonly used to tow small- and medium-sized
trailers.
Weight-Distributing Hitch
A weight-distributing hitch includes a receiver attached
to the tow vehicle, plus a removable hitch head and
spring bar assembly that fits into the receiver opening
and hook up brackets that connect the spring bars to the
trailer frame.
Trailer Hitch Classification
The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to 2,000
lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to
the standard equipment. Your vehicle may be factory
equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 2,000
lbs (907 kg) with the optional Trailer Tow Prep Package.
See your dealer for package content.
The following chart provides the industry standard for
the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can
tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the
correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
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Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) chart for the Max. GTW towable for your
given drivetrain.
Trailer Hitch Classification
Class Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.)
Clas s I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Class II - Medium
Duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg)
Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
Class IV - Extra
Heavy Duty 10,000 lbs (4 540 kg)
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer
weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
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Engine/
Transmis- sion Model GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Wt. Rat-ing) GCWR (Gross
Combined Wt. Rating) Frontal Area Max. GTW
(Gross TrailerWt.) Max. Tongue
Wt. (See Note 1)
2.4L/
Manual 4,350 lbs (1 973
kg) 5,350 lbs (2 427
kg) 25 Sq. Ft.
(2.32 square meters) 1,000 lbs (453
kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
4.0L/All 4,250 lbs (1 928 kg) 6,250 lbs (2 835
kg) 25 Sq. Ft.
(2.32 square meters) 2,000 lbs (907
kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
4.0L/
Automatic Unlim-
ited 4,600 lbs (2 086
kg) 8,100 lbs (3 674
kg) 32 Sq. Ft.
(2.97 square meters) 3,500 lbs (1 587
kg) 350 lbs (159
kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
Note 1 – The trailer tongue weight must be considered as
part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire
and Loading Information placard. Refer to the Tire–
Safety Information Section in this manual.
Trailer and Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the
rear can cause the trailer to sway severelyside to side
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which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
many trailer accidents.
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your bumper or trailer hitch. Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
•The tongue weight of the trailer.
•The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
•The weight of the driver and all passengers.
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options,
must be considered as part of the total load on your
vehicle. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information plac-
ard in the Tire Safety Information Section of this manual
for the maximum combined weight of occupants and
cargo for your vehicle.
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•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in
P for Park. With a manual transmission, shift the
transmission into reverse. And with four-wheel-drive
vehicles, make sure the transfer case is not in neutral.
Always, block or chockthe trailer wheels.
•GCWR must not be exceeded.
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight).
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NOTE:If you have added aftermarket accessories to the
spare tire mounted carrier, it cannot exceed a gross
weight of 50 lbs (23 kg) including the weight of the spare
tire.
Preparations For Jacking
Park on a firm level surface, avoid ice or slippery areas,
set the parking brake and place automatic transmission
in P (Park), or manual transmission in R (Reverse). Turn
OFF the ignition.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
•Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site of the jacking position.
For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left
rear wheel.
•Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
1. Remove spare tire, jack and tools from stored location.
2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by
turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still
on the ground.
3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect jack
handle driver to extension, then to lug wrench.
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Shifting............................. 196
Four Wheel Drive Operation .............194,195
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 296
Fuel ................................. 229
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 233
Filter ............................... 278
Gasoline ............................ 229
Gauge .............................. 152
Materials Added ....................... 231
Octane Rating ........................ 230
Requirements ......................... 314
Tank Capacity ........................ 314
Fuel System Caution ................... 232,234
Fuses ................................ 305
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .................. 233
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 229
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 230
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ................ 230 Gauges
Coolant Temperature .................... 149
Fuel ................................ 152
Odometer ........................... 150
Oil Pressure .......................... 149
Speedometer ......................... 148
Tachometer .......................... 147
Voltmeter ............................ 147
Gear Ranges ........................ 187,189
Glass Cleaning .......................... 300
Glove Compartment ...................... 73
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 237
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 236
HardTop .............................. 89
Hard Top Removal ....................... 90
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 252
Headlights Bulb Replacement ...................... 310
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Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 240
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 194
Towing ............................ 236,261
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 261
Guide .............................. 239
Recreational .......................... 248
Weight .............................. 239
Trac-Lok Rear Axle ...................... 198
Trailer Towing .......................... 236
Cooling System Tips .................... 248
Hitches .......................... 229,238
Minimum Requirements ................. 242
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 240
Wiring .............................. 245
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 239
Trailer Weight .......................... 239
Transfer Case ........................... 295
Four-Wheel-Drive Operation .............. 195
Maintenance .......................... 295 Transmission
Automatic ........................... 188
Maintenance ....................... 292,294
Manual ............................. 185
Shifting ............................. 185
Transporting Pets ........................ 44
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 225
Trip Odometer .......................... 150
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 150
Turn Signals .................... 66,147,311,313
Underhood Fuses ........................ 307
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 345
Upholstery Care ........................ 300
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ................. 289
Variance, Compass ....................... 55
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 8
Vehicle Loading ......................... 218
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