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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
SAFETY
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
STARTING AND OPERATING
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT PHONE — IF EQUIPPED
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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 — Tires

Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe

and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to

“Tires – General Information” in “Servicing And Main-

tenance” 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 “Servicing And Maintenance” for proper inspection

procedure.

When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Informa-

tion” in “Servicing And Maintenance” 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

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.

Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over

1,000 lbs (453 kg) and required for trailers in excess of

2,000 lbs (907 kg).

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  • 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.
  • Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
  • 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.
  • When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Informa- tion” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for proper tire replacement procedures.
  • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
  • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer with electronically actu- ated brakes.
  • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (453 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg).

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