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4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve 10% of tongue weight as a percentage of total
trailer weight).
Towing Requirements Ð Tires
þ
Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
þProper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to the
ªTires Ð General Informationº in this section for
information on tire pressures and for proper tire
inflation procedures.
þAlso, check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
þCheck for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to ªTires Ð GeneralInformationº in this section for information on tread
wear indicators and for proper inspection procedure.
þWhen replacing tires, refer to ªTires Ð General Infor-
mationº in this section for information on replacement
tires and for proper tire replacement procedures. Re-
placing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will
not increase the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements Ð Trailer Brakes
þ
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.
þAn 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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þTrailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000
lbs (450 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000
lbs (907 kg).
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 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.
Towing Requirements Ð Trailer Lights & Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
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Tachometer............................ 178
Taillights.............................. 404
Telescoping Steering Column............... 150
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 237
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......176,337
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 66
Tilt Steering Column..................... 150
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 140
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 284
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 283
Tire Markings.......................... 280
Tire Safety Information.................... 280
Tires ............................75,288,429
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 295
Air Pressure.......................... 288
Alignment........................... 297
Chains.............................. 297
Changing............................ 338
Compact Spare........................ 292Flat Changing......................338,344
General Information.................... 288
High Speed.......................... 291
Inflation Pressures..................... 289
Jacking............................. 338
Life of Tires.......................... 295
Load Capacity.....................284,285
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 299
Quality Grading....................... 429
Radial.............................. 291
Replacement......................... 296
Rotation............................. 298
Safety...........................280,288
Sizes............................... 281
Snow Tires........................... 298
Spare Tire........................... 339
Spinning............................ 294
Trailer Towing........................ 329
Tread Wear Indicators................... 294
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