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manual. When your vehicle is used for trailer towing,
neverexceedthegrossaxleweightrating(GAWR)bythe
additionof:
thevehicleandtrailer.Failuretoloadtrailersheavier
infrontisthecauseofmanytrailerrelatedaccidents.
•
Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system of
yourvehiclewiththatofthetrailer.Thiscouldcause
inadequatebrakingandpossiblepersonalinjury.
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Thetongueweightofthetrailer.
The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
putinoronyourvehicle.
• Trailer2,000 brakes are required for trailers in excess of
lbs(907kg).
WARNING!
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Donotconnectatrailerlightingsystemdirectlytothe
lighting system of your vehicle. Use an approved
trailerwiringharness.Failuretodosocoulddamage
thevehicleelectricalsystemand/orresultinpersonal
injury.
Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
Followtheseguidelinestomakeyourtrailertowing
assafeaspossible:
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Whenhaulingcargoortowingatrailer,donotover-
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a
lossofcontrol,poorperformanceordamagetobrakes,
axle,engine,transmission,steering,suspension,body
structureortires.
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Besureatrailerisloadedheavierinfront,about10%
to15%ofgrosstrailerweight.Loadsbalancedoverthe
wheelsorheavierintherearcausethetrailertosway
severelysidetosidewhichwillcauselossofcontrolof
| Categories | Jeep Grand Cherokee Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2005 |
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