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. For proper
tire inflation procedures, refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting and Operating” for further
information.
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. For the proper inspection
procedure, refer to “Tires – General Information” in
“Starting and Operating” for further information.
When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for further infor-
mation. 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
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
320 STARTING AND OPERATING
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls. . 235
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 157
Storage Bin ............................ 157
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 390
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 347
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 361
System, Remote Starting .................... 26
Tachometer ............................ 177
Tailgate ............................... 165
Taillights .............................. 392
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 174
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 64
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 137
Tip Start .............................. 249
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 279
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 277
Tire Markings .......................... 273
Tire Safety Information .................... 273 Tires ............................
77,283,429
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 288
Air Pressure .......................... 283
Chains .............................. 290
Changing ............................ 333
General Information .................... 283
High Speed .......................... 285
Inflation Pressures ..................... 284
Jacking ............................. 337
Life of Tires .......................... 288
Load Capacity ..................... 279,280
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 293
Pressure Warning Light .................. 184
Quality Grading ....................... 429
Radial .............................. 286
Replacement ......................... 288
Rotation ............................ 292
Safety ........................... 273,283
Sizes ............................... 275
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