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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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Odometer............................. 192
Trip ........................... 192,195
Oil Change Indicator .................. 194,206
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............194,206
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 406
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 406
Oil Pressure Light ....................... 190
Oil, Engine ......................... 403,443
Capacity ........................... 442
Change Interval ................ 194,206,404
Checking .......................... 403
Dipstick ........................... 403
Disposal ........................... 406
Filter .......................... 406,443
Filter Disposal ....................... 406
Identification Logo ................... 404
Materials Added to ................... 406
Recommendation .................. 404,442Synthetic
.......................... 406
Viscosity ........................ 405,442
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............399,400
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 162
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Overdrive ............................. 296
Overheating, Engine ...................... 372
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,467
Paint Care ............................. 426
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 304
Passing Light ........................... 151
Personal Settings ........................ 212
Pets .................................. 83
Phone, Cellular .......................... 97
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 97
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 322
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Steering Wheel Mounted
Sound System Controls................... 266
Storage ......................... 176,177,437
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 279
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 389
Sun Roof .............................. 168
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 58
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 406
Tachometer ............................ 192
Taillights .............................. 441
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 158
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 273
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......188,372
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 76
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 158
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 150 Tire and Loading Information Placard
......... 322
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 320
Tire Markings .......................... 316
Tire Safety Information .................... 316
Tires ............................ 88,326,469
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 333
Air Pressure ........................ 326
Chains ............................ 335
Changing .......................... 374
Compact Spare ...................... 330
General Information .................. 326
High Speed ......................... 329
Inflation Pressures .................... 327
Jacking ............................ 374
Life of Tires ........................ 333
Load Capacity .................... 322,323
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 337
Pressure Warning Light ................ 197
Quality Grading ..................... 469
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