2015 JEEP RENEGADE weight

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer
weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
1.4L Turbo Engine
Trailer towing is not recommended.
EngineMax. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.)Max. Tongue Wt. (See Note)
2.4L2,000 lbs (900 kg)200 lbs (90 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo
and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire
Safety Information” in “Starting And Operating” for further information.
Trailer And Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the
rear can cause the trailer to swayseverelyside to side
which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
many trailer collisions.
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Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your bumper or trailer hitch.
Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
•The tongue weight of the trailer.
•The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
•The weight of the driver and all passengers.
NOTE:Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must
be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Refer to the “Tire and Loading Information” placard for
the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo
for your vehicle.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized.
CAUTION!
•Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle
or other parts could be damaged.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a
trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h)
and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps
the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at
the heavier loads.
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.
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Tire And Loading Information PlacardThis placard tells you important information about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and
spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You
will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you
adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
Information placard and in the “Vehicle Loading” section
of this manual.
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NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to
“Vehicle Loading” in this section.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or
XXX kg” on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and
trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed
the weight referenced here.
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or
XXX kg” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-
sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg.
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4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if
“XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will
be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 lbs (68 kg) = 750 lbs
(340 kg), and 1400 lbs (635 kg) – 750 lbs (340 kg) =
650 lbs [295 kg]).
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in step 4.
NOTE:
•If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The follow-
ing table shows examples on how to calculate total
load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your
vehicle with varying seating configurations and num-
ber and size of occupants. This table is for illustration
purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating
and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
•For the following example, the combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs
(392 kg).
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Clean Air.............................389
Ethanol..............................390
Gasoline..............................388
Materials Added........................391
Methanol.............................390
Octane Rating..........................388
Requirements..........................388
Specifications..........................593
Tank Capacity..........................592
Fuel, Flexible............................393
Gasoline, Clean Air........................389
Gasoline (Fuel)...........................388
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................389
Gear Ranges.............................333
Gear Select Lever Override..................499
General Information.......................252
General Maintenance.......................529
Glass Cleaning...........................558
Gross Axle Weight Rating...................409
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................409
GVWR.................................400
Hazard Warning Flasher....................427
Headlights
Automatic.............................96
Cleaning.............................557
Delay................................98
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch..........98
Lights On Reminder......................98
Switch................................95
Time Delay............................98
Head Restraints...........................77
Head Rests..............................77
Heated Mirrors............................85
Heater.................................115
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch.....98
Hill Descent Control.......................231
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System, Remote Starting.....................45
Telescoping Steering Column..................79
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........125
Tilt Steering Column........................79
Time Delay, Headlight.......................98
Tip Start................................320
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........568
Tire Markings............................561
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6
Aging (Life of Tires).....................581
Air Pressure...........................573
Chains...............................583
Changing.............................476
General Information.....................573
High Speed...........................576
Inflation Pressures.......................575
Jacking...............................476
Life of Tires...........................581
Load Capacity.........................568
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............378
Quality Grading.........................16
Radial...............................576
Replacement...........................581
Rotation..............................585
Safety...............................561
Sizes................................562
Snow Tires............................578
Spinning.............................579
Trailer Towing.........................416
Tread Wear Indicators....................580
Tire Safety Information.....................561
Tire Service Kit...........................488
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................413
Tow Hooks, Emergency.....................507
Towing................................408
Disabled Vehicle........................505
Guide...............................413
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