2015 JEEP WRANGLER weight

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.
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 proper
inspection procedure.
•When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for 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
•Donotinterconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
548 STARTING AND OPERATING

Spare Tire Removal
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 85 lbs (38.5 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.
4. Shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or a
manual transmission into REVERSE.
5. Turn the ignition to LOCK.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally
opposite of the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right front
tire, block the left rear wheel.
NOTE:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 565

Fuses..................................633
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...................530
Gasoline, Clean Air........................526
Gasoline (Fuel)...........................525
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................526
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.....................312
Fuel.................................306
Odometer.............................314
Speedometer..........................306
Tachometer............................310
Gear Ranges.............................426
Gear Select Lever Override..................576
General Information.......................145
Glass Cleaning...........................629
Gross Axle Weight Rating...................535
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................534
GVWR.................................532
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®)...............115
Hard Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..203
Hard Top, Modular........................203
Hard Top Removal........................212
Hazard Warning Flasher....................560
Headlights
Automatic............................168
Bulb Replacement.......................642
High Beam............................170
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.........170
Passing..............................170
Replacing.............................642
Switch...............................167
Head Restraints..........................159
Heated Mirrors...........................114
Heated Seats.............................158
Heater.................................40010
INDEX 679

Jacking...............................563
Life of Tires...........................508
Load Capacity.........................493
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............513
Pressure Warning Light...................318
Quality Grading........................669
Radial...............................501
Replacement...........................509
Rotation..............................512
Safety...............................487
Sizes................................488
Snow Tires............................503
Spare Tire.............................565
Spinning.............................507
Tread Wear Indicators....................507
Tire Safety Information.....................487
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................545
To Open Hood...........................165
Tow Hooks, Emergency.....................575
Towing................................534
24-Hour Towing Assistance................129
Disabled Vehicle........................577
Guide...............................538
Recreational...........................553
Weight...............................538
Towing Assistance.........................129
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........553
Trac-Lok Rear Axle........................446
Traction Control..........................471
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..................484
Trailer Towing...........................534
Cooling System Tips.....................552
Hitches..............................537
Minimum Requirements..................546
Trailer and Tongue Weight.................545
Wiring...............................550
Trailer Towing Guide.......................538
Trailer Weight............................53810
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