2007 JEEP COMMANDER weight

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.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle driv-
etrain components the following guidelines are recom-
mended:
CAUTION!
•Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805
km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may damage
your vehicle.
•During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer
towing, limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h).
Perform the maintenance listed in Section 8 of this
manual. When towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR,
or GCWR, ratings.
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WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing
as safe as possible:
Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have an accident.
•When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over-
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a
loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas-
sis structure or tires.
•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
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. For 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
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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).
Towing Requirements — Tires

Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to the
Tires–General Information section of this manual on
Tire Pressures for proper tire inflation procedures.
Also, check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to the Tires–GeneralInformation section of this manual on Tread Wear
Indicators for the proper inspection procedure.
When replacing tires, refer to the Tires–General Infor-
mation section of this manual on Replacement Tires for
proper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires
with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase
the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits.
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.
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System Hoses......................... 381
Tank Capacity........................ 402
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution................310,315,316
Fuses................................ 393
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 151
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............314,316,359
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 307
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 308
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 308
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 180
Fuel................................ 182
Speedometer......................... 176
Tachometer.......................... 178
Gear Ranges........................... 257
General Information....................23,306
Glass Cleaning.......................... 392Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 320
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 319
GVWR............................... 317
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™).............. 80
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 340
Head Restraints......................... 106
Head Rests............................ 106
Headlights............................ 120
Cleaning............................ 391
On With Wipers....................... 121
Heated Mirrors.......................... 79
Heated Seats........................... 106
Heater, Engine Block..................... 255
High Beam Indicator..................... 176
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 124
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 323
Holder, Cup........................... 163
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Rotation............................. 296
Safety............................70,280
Sizes............................... 281
Spare Tire........................... 343
Spinning............................ 291
Tread Wear Indicators................... 292
Wheel Mounting....................... 347
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 326
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 262
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 351
Tow/Haul Indicator Light................. 181
Towing............................319,352
Disabled Vehicle....................... 352
Guide.............................. 324
Recreational.......................... 333
Weight.............................. 324
Traction Control......................... 136
Traction Control Light.................... 178
Trailer Towing.......................... 319Cooling System Tips.................... 332
Hitches............................. 323
Minimum Requirements................. 327
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 326
Wiring.............................. 330
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 324
Trailer Weight.......................... 324
Transfer Case........................... 384
Maintenance.......................... 384
Transmission
Automatic........................256,385
Maintenance.......................... 385
Range Indicator....................... 182
Shifting............................. 255
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 151
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 19
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 292
454 INDEX