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WARNING! (Continued)
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(this requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of 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
“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 the
proper inspection procedure.
When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for proper tire
replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher
load carrying 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.
An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
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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 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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Tire Markings.......................... 321
Tire Safety Information .................... 321
Tires ............................ 89,330,462
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 336
Air Pressure .......................... 330
Chains .............................. 338
Changing ............................ 374
Compact Spare ........................ 333
Flat Changing ........................ 380
General Information .................... 330
High Speed .......................... 333
Inflation Pressures ..................... 331
Jacking ............................. 374
Life of Tires .......................... 336
Load Capacity ..................... 326,327
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 339
Pressure Warning Light .................. 201
Quality Grading ....................... 462
Radial .............................. 333 Replacement
......................... 336
Rotation ............................ 338
Safety ........................... 321,330
Sizes ............................... 322
Snow Tires ........................... 338
Spare Tire ........................... 374
Spinning ............................ 334
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 335
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 362
Towing ............................... 357
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 113
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 386
Guide .............................. 361
Recreational .......................... 369
Weight .............................. 361
Towing Assistance ....................... 113
Traction .............................. 304
Trailer Towing .......................... 357
Cooling System Tips .................... 369
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