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WARNING! (Continued)
3. GAWR
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 “Starting and Oper-
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures.
•Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
sures before trailer usage.
•Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting and Operating” for informa-
tion on tread wear indicators and for proper inspection
procedure.
•When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for information
on replacement tires and for proper tire replacement
procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carry-
ing capacity will not increase the vehicle’s GVWR and
GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes
•
Donot interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
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•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 (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 with adequate
braking 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.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights and Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
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Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......158,330
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 70
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 134
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 125
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 282
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 280
Tire Markings .......................... 277
Tire Safety Information .................... 277
Tires ............................ 81,286,433
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 292
Air Pressure .......................... 286
Chains .............................. 294
Changing ............................ 332
Compact Spare ........................ 289
Flat Changing ...................... 332,338
General Information .................... 286
High Speed .......................... 289 Inflation Pressures
..................... 287
Jacking ............................. 332
Life of Tires .......................... 292
Load Capacity ..................... 282,283
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 295
Pressure Warning Light .................. 168
Quality Grading ....................... 433
Radial .............................. 289
Replacement ......................... 292
Rotation ............................ 294
Safety ........................... 277,286
Sizes ............................... 278
Snow Tires ........................... 294
Spare Tire ........................... 333
Spinning ............................ 290
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 291
To Open Hood .......................... 121
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 322
Tonneau Cover .......................... 87
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