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.
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 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
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system 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
distance. When towing, you should allow for ad-
ditional space between your vehicle and the ve-
hicle in front of you. Failure to do so could result
in an accident.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 379
Inflation Pressures..................... 343
Jacking ........................... 389,392
Load Capacity ..................... 338,339
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 351
Pressure Warning Light .................. 206
Quality Grading ....................... 479
Radial .............................. 346
Replacement ......................... 348
Rotation ............................ 350
Safety .............................. 333
Sizes ............................... 335
Spare Tire ........................... 390
Spinning ............................ 346
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 347
To Open Hood .......................... 93
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 375
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 291
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 396
Towing ............................ 365,397Disabled Vehicle
....................... 397
Guide .............................. 369
Recreational .......................... 382
Weight .............................. 369
Trac-Lok Rear Axle ...................... 295
Traction Control ......................... 319
Traction Control Light .................... 211
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 332
Trailer Towing .......................... 365
Cooling System Tips .................... 382
Hitches .......................... 356,368
Minimum Requirements ................. 376
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 375
Wiring .............................. 380
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 369
Trailer Weight .......................... 369
Transfer Case ........................... 426
Four-Wheel-Drive Operation .............. 291
Maintenance ......................... 426
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