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 transmis-
sion in PARK. 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
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized.
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 Operat-
ing” for proper tire inflation procedures. •
Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures
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 Informa-
tion” in “Starting And Operating” for information on
replacement tires and 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 per-
sonal injury.
• An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically actu-
ated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a
hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
396 STARTING AND OPERATING
Aging (Life Of Tires)..................... .370
Air Pressure ........................... .362
Chains ............................... .371
Changing ............................. .407
Compact Spare ......................... .367
General Information ...................362, 366
High Speed ............................ .364
Inflation Pressures ....................... .363
Jacking ............................... .407
Life Of Tires ........................... .370
Load Capacity ...................... .358, 359
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............374
Pressure Warning Light ....................235
Quality Grading ........................ .373
Radial ............................... .364
Replacement ........................... .370
Rotation .............................. .372
Safety ............................ .353, 362
Sizes ................................ .354
Snow Tires ............................ .365
Spare Tire ...................... .366, 368, 407
Spinning .............................. .369
Trailer Towing .......................... .396
Tread Wear Indicators .....................369
Tire Safety Information ...................... .353Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight
.................394
To Open Hood ........................... .166
Towing ................................. .389
Behind A Motorhome ..................... .400
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .423
Guide ................................ .393
Recreational ........................... .400
Weight ............................... .393
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............400
T
raction ............................. .337, 338
Traction Control .......................... .348
Trailer Towing ............................ .389
Cooling System Tips ..................... .400
Hitches ............................... .392
Minimum Requirements ....................395
Tips ................................. .399
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................394
Wiring ............................... .397
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .393
Trailer Weight ............................ .393
Transaxle Autostick ............................. .336
Transmission Automatic ......................... .329, 451
Filter ................................ .453
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