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actuatedbrakes.Whentowingatrailerequippedwith
ahydraulicsurgeactuatedbrakesystem,anelectronic
brakecontrollerisnotrequired.
WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy-
draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys-
temandcauseittofail.Youmightnothavebrakes
whenyouneedthemandcouldhaveanaccident.
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Trailerbrakesarerecommendedfortrailersover1,000
lbs(454kg)andrequiredfortrailersinexcessof2,000
lbs(907kg).
Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis-
tance.Whentowingyoushouldallowforadditional
spacebetweenyourvehicleandthevehicleinfront 5
ofyou.Failuretodosocouldresultinanaccident.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brakepedaleffort,andlongerstoppingdistances.
TowingRequirements—TrailerLights&Wiring
Wheneveryoupullatrailer,regardlessofthetrailersize,
stoplightsandturnsignalsonthetrailerarerequiredfor
motoringsafety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a 4 and 7 pin
wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness
andconnector.
| Categories | Jeep Liberty Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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