2012 JEEP WRANGLER weight

WARNING! (Continued)
•Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have a collision.
•When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor performance or dam-
age to the brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steer-
ing, suspension, chassis structure or tires.
•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to
the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and
allow enough slack for turning corners.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on
the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic
transmission in PARK. With a manual transmis-
sion, shift the transmission into first gear. And
with four-wheel-drive vehicles, make sure the
transfer case is not in N (Neutral). Always, block
orchock the trailer wheels.
•GCWR must not be exceeded.
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
(Continued)
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STARTING AND OPERATING 479

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.
480 STARTING AND OPERATING

Spare Tire Stowage
To remove the spare tire from the carrier, remove the tire
cover, if equipped, and remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench turning them counterclockwise.NOTE:
If you have added aftermarket accessories to the
spare tire mounted carrier, it cannot exceed a gross
weight of 50 lbs (23 kg) including the weight of the spare
tire.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery
areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off
the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake.
Jack Wing Nut6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 495

Fuel System Caution................... 463,465
Fuses ................................ 549
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............465,466,514
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 460
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 460
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 274
Fuel .............................. 269
Odometer .......................... 277
Speedometer ........................ 269
Tachometer ......................... 273
Gear Ranges ........................ 377,384
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 507
General Information ................. 18,130,459
Glass Cleaning .......................... 545
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............467,470
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............467,469
GVWR ............................... 467 Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)
.............. 99
HardTop ............................. 176
Hard Top Removal ....................... 184
Hard Top, Modular ...................... 176
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 492
Head Restraints ......................... 142
Head Rests ............................ 142
Headlights Bulb Replacement .................... 556
Dimmer Switch ...................... 152
Replacing .......................... 556
Switch ............................ 150
Heated Seats ........................... 141
Heater ............................... 354
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 375
High Beam Indicator ..................... 270
Hill Descent Control ..................... 431
Hill Descent Control Indicator ............... 431
Hill Start Assist ......................... 420
598 INDEX

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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INDEX 607

Disabled Vehicle..................... 508
Guide ............................. 473
Recreational ........................ 485
Weight ............................ 473
Towing Assistance ....................... 114
Trac-Lok Rear Axle ...................... 394
Traction Control ......................... 419
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 430
Trailer Towing .......................... 469
Cooling System Tips .................. 484
Hitches ......................... 460,472
Minimum Requirements ................ 478
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 477
Wiring ............................ 482
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 473
Trailer Weight .......................... 473
Transfer Case ........................... 540
Four-Wheel-Drive Operation ............ 390
Maintenance ........................ 540 Transmission
Automatic ......................... 382
Maintenance ..................... 537,539
Manual ........................... 376
Range Indicator ...................... 275
Shifting ........................... 379
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transporting Pets ........................ 84
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 449
Trip Computer ....................... 283,284
Trip Odometer .......................... 277
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 275
Turn Signals ................... 151,270,557,558
UCI Connector ......................... 345
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 99
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 589
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 345
608 INDEX