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 the proper inspection
procedure.
• When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for the proper tire
replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher
load carrying 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.
• Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
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CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate 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 hy-
draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys-
tem 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 dis-
tance. When towing you should allow for additional
space between your vehicle and the vehicle 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.
Towing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping,
and backing up the trailer in an area located away from
heavy traffic.
Automatic Transmission
The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How-
ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, select
the 3range (with four-speed transmission) or select a
lower gear using the AutoStick® shift control (with
six-speed transmission).
390 STARTING AND OPERATING
Theft System (Security Alarm).................19
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .176
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .167
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........343
Tire Markings ........................... .336
Tires ................................. .101
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................356
Air Pressure .......................... .347
Chains .............................. .358
Changing ............................ .398
Compact Spare ........................ .352
General Information .....................347
High Speed .......................... .350
Inflation Pressures ...................... .348
Jacking .............................. .398
Life of Tires .......................... .356
Load Capacity ........................ .343
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............360
Pressure Warning Light ...................220 Quality Grading
....................... .491
Radial .............................. .350
Replacement .......................... .357
Rotation ............................. .359
Safety .............................. .336
Sizes ............................... .337
Snow Tires ........................... .351
Spare Tire ............................ .398
Spinning ............................ .354
Trailer Towing ........................ .389
Tread Wear Indicators ....................355
Tire Safety Information .....................336
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................386
Towing ............................... .381
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................126
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .417
Guide .............................. .385
Recr
eational .......................... .392
Weight .............................. .385
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