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Inflation Pressure
This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for
all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
Curb Weight
The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight
of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full
capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo
loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight
values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a
commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are
added.
Loading
The actual total weight and the weight of the front and
rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined
by weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation.The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commer-
cial scale to ensure that the GVWR has not been ex-
ceeded. The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle
should then be determined separately to be sure that the
load is properly distributed over front and rear axle.
Weighing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either
the front or rear axles has been exceeded, but the total
load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be
shifted from front to rear, or rear to front, as appropriate
until the specified weight limitations are met. Store the
heavier items down low and be sure that the weight is
distributed equally. Stow all loose items securely before
driving.
Improper weight distributions can have an adverse affect
on the way your vehicle steers and handles, and the way
the brakes operate.
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WARNING! (Continued)
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(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
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 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
Do not 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.
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.
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HitchesTrailer Towing ....................... 472
Holder, Cup ........................... 168
Hood Release .......................... 148
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid .................... 539
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................... 14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 16
Infant Restraint .......................... 71
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 444
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 289
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 96
Instrument Cluster ....................... 268
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 267
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 545Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
............ 549
Interior Appearance Care .................. 544
Interior Lights .......................... 154
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 156
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter, Power ......................... 166
Jack Location ........................... 494
Jack Operation .................... 493,496,497
Jacking Instructions ...................... 496
Jump Starting .......................... 501
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keys ................................. 14
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Tachometer............................ 273
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 358
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 274
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 76
Theft System Arming ...................... 19
Theft System Disarming .................... 20
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 158
Tip Start .............................. 373
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......438,439
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 436
Tire Markings .......................... 432
Tire Safety Information .................... 432
Tires ............................ 89,443,589
Air Pressure ........................ 444
Chains ............................ 452
Changing .......................... 493
Compact Spare ...................... 447
General Information .................. 443
High Speed ......................... 445 Inflation Pressures
.................... 444
Jacking ......................... 493,497
Load Capacity .................... 438,439
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 454
Pressure Warning Light ................ 275
Quality Grading ..................... 589
Radial ............................ 446
Replacement ........................ 450
Rotation ........................... 453
Safety ............................. 432
Sizes ............................. 434
Spare Tire .......................... 495
Spinning ........................... 448
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 449
To Open Hood .......................... 148
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 477
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 506
Towing ............................ 469,508
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 114
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