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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
“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 a
collision.
•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 a collision.
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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Tachometer............................ 198
Taillights .............................. 450
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 168
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 280
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......194,379
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 71
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 168
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 159
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 328
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 326
Tire Markings .......................... 322
Tire Safety Information .................... 322
Tires ............................ 83,332,479
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 340
Air Pressure ........................ 332
Chains ............................ 341
Changing .......................... 380 Compact Spare
...................... 336
General Information .................. 332
High Speed ......................... 335
Inflation Pressures .................... 333
Jacking ............................ 380
Life of Tires ........................ 340
Load Capacity .................... 328,329
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 343
Pressure Warning Light ................ 205
Quality Grading ..................... 479
Radial ............................ 335
Replacement ........................ 340
Rotation ........................... 342
Safety .......................... 322,332
Sizes ............................. 324
Snow Tires ......................... 342
Spare Tire .......................... 380
Spinning ........................... 338
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 339
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