2007 JEEP WRANGLER towing

Tire and Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about the,
1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle
2) the total weight your vehicle can carry
3) the tire size designed for your vehicle
4) the cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear
and spare tires.
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. The
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combined 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.)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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Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect
on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way
the brakes operate.
CAUTION!
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR
or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do,
parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the
way your vehicle handles. This could cause you to
lose control. Also overloading can shorten the life of
your vehicle.
TRAILER TOWING
In this section you will find safety tips and information
on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do
with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer carefully re-
view this information to tow your load as efficiently and
safely as possible.
To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements
and recommendations in this manual concerning ve-
hicles used for trailer towing.
Common Towing Definitions
The following trailer towing related definitions will assist
you in understanding the following information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue
weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not
exceed the GVWR.
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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 system works by applying lever-
age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used
for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to
the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s). When
used in accordance with the manufacturers’ directions, it
provides for a more level ride, offering more consistent
steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing
safety. The addition of a friction/hydraulic sway control
also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and
contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability.
Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load
equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue
Weights (TW) and may be required depending on Vehicle
and Trailer configuration/loading to comply with Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) requirements.
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Trailer Hitch Classification
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.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.)
Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Class II - Medium
Duty3,500 lbs (1 587 kg)
Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
Class IV - Extra
Heavy Duty10,000 lbs (4 540 kg)
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.
Improper Adjustment of Weight Distributing System
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Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
Engine/
Transmis-
sionAxle Model GCWR (Gross
Combined Wt.
Rating)Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross
Trailer Wt.)Max. Tongue Wt.
(See Note 1)
3.8L/
Manual3.21 2 Door X Model
(4WD)4,932 lbs (2 237 kg) 25 sq. ft. (2.32
square meters)1,000 lbs (453 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
3.8L/
Manual4.10 2 Door X Model
(4WD)5,932 lbs (2 691 kg) 25 sq. ft. (2.32
square meters)2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.8L/
Automatic4.10 2 Door X Model
(4WD)5,955 lbs (2 701 kg) 25 sq. ft. (2.32
square meters)2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.8L/
Manual3.21 2 Door Sahara
Model (4WD)5,102 lbs (2 314 kg) 25 sq. ft. (2.32
square meters)1,000 lbs (453 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
3.8L/
Manual4.10 2 Door Sahara
Model (4WD)6,102 lbs (2 768 kg) 25 sq. ft. (2.32
square meters)2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.8L/
Automatic4.10 2 Door Sahara
Model (4WD)6,126 lbs (2 779 kg) 25 sq. ft. (2.32
square meters)2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.8L/
Manual4.10 2 Door Rubicon
Model (4WD)6,219 lbs (2 821 kg) 25 sq. ft. (2.32
square meters)2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
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Engine/
Transmis-
sionAxle Model GCWR (Gross
Combined Wt.
Rating)Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross
Trailer Wt.)Max. Tongue Wt.
(See Note 1)
3.8L/
Manual4.10 4 Door X Model
(4WD)7,830 lbs (3 552 kg) 32 sq. ft. (2.97
square meters)3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
3.8L/
Automatic4.10 4 Door X Model
(4WD)7,853 lbs (3 562 kg) 32 sq. ft. (2.97
square meters)3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
3.8L/
Manual3.21 4 Door Sahara
Model (4WD)5,497 lbs (2 493 kg) 32 sq. ft. (2.97
square meters)1,000 lbs (453 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
3.8L/
Manual4.10 4 Door Sahara
Model (4WD)7,997 lbs (3 627 kg) 32 sq. ft. (2.97
square meters)3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
3.8L/
Automatic4.10 4 Door Sahara
Model (4WD)8,020 lbs (3 638 kg) 32 sq. ft. (2.97
square meters)3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
3.8L/
Manual4.10 4 Door Rubicon
Model (4WD)8,059 lbs (3 655 kg) 32 sq. ft. (2.97
square meters)3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)
3.8L/
Automatic4.10 4 Door Rubicon
Model (4WD)8,083 lbs (3 666 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.
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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.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle driv-
etrain components the following guidelines are recom-
mended:
NOTE:Trailer towing requires special rear axle lubri-
cant. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
Section 7 for more information.
CAUTION!
•Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805
km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may damage
your vehicle.
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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