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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.
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.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive-
train components, the following guidelines are recom-
mended.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to
the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.
• Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on
the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle transmission in
PARK. For four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure
the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL. Always,
block or chockthe 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
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WARNING! (Continued)
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized.
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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GaugesFuel .................................128
Odometer ............................ .128
Speedometer ..........................128
Tachometer ............................128
Gear Ranges ............................ .205
Gear Select Lever Override ..................324
General Information ....................183, 261
General Maintenance .......................128
Glass Cleaning .......................... .360
Gross Axle Weight Rating ................269, 272
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..............269, 272
Guide, Body Builders ........................6
GVWR .................................269
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .215
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................287 Headlights
Cleaning ............................ .359
High Beam ............................94
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ..........94
Passing ...............................94
Switch ................................92
Head Restraints ...........................86
Heated Mirrors ............................74
Heated Seats .............................85
Heater .................................183
Heater, Engine Block .......................202
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .....94
Hill Start Assist .......................... .228
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .274
Hood Release .............................89
Ignition .................................11
Key..................................11
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Tire Markings............................230
Tires............................ .67, 242, 403
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................252
Air Pressure .......................... .242
Chains ...............................254
Compact Spare ........................ .249
General Information .....................242
High Speed .......................... .245
Inflation Pressures .......................243
Life Of Tires .......................... .252
Load Capacity ..................... .237, 239
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............257
Pressure Warning Light ...................128
Quality Grading ........................403
Radial ...............................245
Replacement .......................... .253
Rotation ............................. .256
Safety ............................230, 242
Sizes ............................... .232Snow Tires
............................247
Spinning ............................ .250
Trailer Towing ........................ .278
Tread Wear Indicators ....................251
Tire Safety Information .....................230
Tire Service Kit .......................... .290
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................275
Torque Converter Clutch ....................213
Towing ............................ .271, 324
Disabled Vehicle ........................324
Guide ...............................275
Recreational .......................... .283
Weight ...............................275
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........283
Traction ............................... .214
Traction Control ..........................222
T raction

Control Switch .....................222
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................227
Trailer Towing .......................... .27110
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Cooling System Tips.....................282
Hitches ............................. .274
Minimum Requirements ..................276
Tips................................ .282
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................275
Wiring ...............................280
Trailer Towing Guide .......................275
Trailer Weight ............................275
Transaxle Automatic .............................11
Transmission Automatic ............................202
Fluid ............................ .353, 385
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .18
Transporting Pets ..........................61
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .251
Trip Odometer .......................... .128
Turn Signals ............................ .128Uniform Tire Quality Grades
.................403
Unleaded Gasoline ........................262
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................31
Upholstery Care ..........................358
Vehicle Certification Label ...................269
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ....................239, 269, 271
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Storage .......................... .375
Viscosity, Engine Oil .......................336
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .128
Warnings And Cautions ......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .400
Washer Adding Fluid ..........................345
Washing Vehicle ..........................356
Water
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