WARNING! (Continued)
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on
the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic
transmission in PARK. Always block orchock
the trailer wheels.
•GCWR must not be exceeded.
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized (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
350 STARTING AND OPERATING
System, Remote Starting.................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 186
Taillights .............................. 416
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 264
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......189,359
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 76
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 173
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 147
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 313
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 311
Tire Markings .......................... 308
Tire Safety Information .................... 308
Tires ............................ 83,317,453
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 323
Air Pressure .......................... 317
Chains .............................. 324 Changing
............................ 360
Compact Spare ........................ 320
Flat Changing ........................ 365
General Information .................... 317
High Speed .......................... 319
Inflation Pressures ..................... 318
Jacking ............................. 360
Life of Tires .......................... 323
Load Capacity ..................... 313,314
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 326
Pressure Warning Light .................. 190
Quality Grading ....................... 453
Radial .............................. 320
Replacement ......................... 323
Rotation ............................ 325
Safety ........................... 308,317
Sizes ............................... 309
Snow Tires ........................... 325
Spare Tire ........................... 361
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