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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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STARTING AND OPERATING 385

Tilt Steering Column..................... 172
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 163
Tip Start .............................. 305
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 340
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 338
Tire Markings .......................... 334
Tire Safety Information .................... 334
Tires ............................ 85,344,491
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 351
Air Pressure ........................ 344
Chains ............................ 354
Changing .......................... 394
Compact Spare ...................... 348
General Information .................. 344
High Speed ......................... 346
Inflation Pressures .................... 345
Jacking ............................ 394
Life of Tires ........................ 351
Load Capacity .................... 340,341Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
......... 355
Pressure Warning Light ................ 212
Quality Grading ..................... 491
Radial ............................ 347
Replacement ........................ 352
Rotation ........................... 354
Safety .......................... 334,344
Sizes ............................. 336
Snow Tires ......................... 354
Spare Tire .......................... 394
Spinning ........................... 350
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 350
To Open Hood .......................... 159
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 381
Tonneau Cover .......................... 91
Towing ............................... 377
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 128
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 411
Guide ............................. 380
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