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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 381

Occupant Restraints..................... 64,68
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .........40,61,62,64,67
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 360
Odometer ............................. 198
Trip ........................... 198,201
Oil Change Indicator .................. 200,212
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............200,212
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 418
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 418
Oil Pressure Light ....................... 196
Oil, Engine ......................... 415,456
Capacity ........................... 455
Change Interval ................ 200,212,416
Checking .......................... 415
Dipstick ........................... 415
Disposal ........................... 418
Filter .......................... 418,456
Filter Disposal ....................... 418
Identification Logo ................... 416 Materials Added to
................... 418
Recommendation .................. 416,455
Synthetic .......................... 418
Viscosity ........................ 417,455
Onboard Diagnostic System .............. 411,412
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 164
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Overheating, Engine ...................... 386
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,481
Paint Care ............................. 438
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 322
Passing Light ........................... 153
Personal Settings ........................ 219
Pets .................................. 84
Phone, Cellular ......................... 100
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 100
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 337
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Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 272
Storage ............................ 182,449
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 285
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 402
Sun Roof .............................. 173
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 58
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 418
Tachometer ............................ 198
Taillights .............................. 453
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 160
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 279
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......194,386
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 77
Text Messaging ......................... 122
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 160 Time Delay, Headlight
.................... 151
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 337
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 335
Tire Markings .......................... 332
Tire Safety Information .................... 332
Tires ............................ 89,341,483
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 348
Air Pressure ........................ 341
Chains ............................ 350
Changing .......................... 388
Compact Spare ...................... 345
General Information .................. 341
High Speed ......................... 344
Inflation Pressures .................... 342
Jacking ............................ 388
Life of Tires ........................ 348
Load Capacity .................... 337,338
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 352
Pressure Warning Light ................ 204
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