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STARTINGANDOPERATING
2.
GTW
− Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to the Tires–General
Information section of this manual on Tread Wear
Indicatorsfortheproperinspectionprocedure.
3.
4.
GAWR
Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentageoftotaltrailerweight).
−
WhenreplacingtiresrefertotheTires–GeneralInfor-
mationsectionofthismanualonReplacementTiresfor
proper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires
withahigherloadcarryingcapacitywillnotincrease
thevehicle’sGVWRandGAWRlimits.
TowingRequirements—Tires
−
Donotattempttotowatrailerwhileusingacompact
sparetire.
TowingRequirements—TrailerBrakes
−
Propertireinflationpressuresareessentialtothesafe
andsatisfactoryoperationofyourvehicle.Refertothe
Tires–General Information section of this manual on
TirePressuresforpropertireinflationprocedures.
− Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuumsystemofyourvehiclewiththatofthetrailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personalinjury.
−
Also, check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressuresbeforetrailerusage.
− An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
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