4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch
utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to
always achieve 10% of trailer 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” in this section 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 “Tires — General
Information” in this section for information on tread
wear indicators and for proper inspection procedure.
•When replacing tires, refer to “Tires — General Infor-
mation” 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 — 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.
346 STARTING AND OPERATING
Fuses................................ 405
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 158
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............334,336,373
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 327
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 325
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 327
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 181
Fuel................................ 181
Odometer........................... 184
Tachometer.......................... 183
Gear Ranges........................... 274
Gearshift.............................. 274
General Information............18,27,130,278,325
General Maintenance..................... 376
Glass Cleaning.......................... 402
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............337,340
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............337,339GVWR............................... 337
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect) .............. 102
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 280
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 352
Head Restraints......................... 141
Headlights.......................143,144,412
Automatic........................... 144
Bulb Replacement...................... 412
Cleaning............................ 400
Delay.............................. 145
High Beam........................... 192
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 148
Lights On Reminder.................... 146
On With Wipers....................144,153
Passing............................. 148
Replacing............................ 412
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Life of Tires.......................... 313
Load Capacity........................ 302
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 317
Pressure Warning Light.................. 190
Quality Grading....................... 449
Radial.............................. 309
Replacement......................... 313
Rotation............................. 316
Safety...........................297,306
Sizes............................... 299
Snow Tires........................... 315
Spare Tire........................... 355
Spinning............................ 312
Tread Wear Indicators................... 312
To Open Hood.......................... 142
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 343
Tonneau Cover.......................... 81
Towing............................... 339
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 116Disabled Vehicle....................... 365
Guide.............................. 342
Recreational.......................... 349
Weight.............................. 342
Towing Assistance....................... 116
Trailer Towing.......................... 339
Cooling System Tips.................... 349
Hitches............................. 341
Minimum Requirements................. 344
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 343
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 342
Trailer Weight.......................... 342
Transaxle
Additives............................ 397
Automatic........................270,395
Autostick............................ 277
Filter............................... 397
Maintenance.......................... 395
Operation........................... 270
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