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Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer.Always connect the chains to the
frameorhookretainersofthevehiclehitch.Crossthe
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slackforturningcorners.
4. 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).
TowingRequirements—Tires
Vehicleswithtrailersshouldnotbeparkedonagrade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle.Putthetowvehicleautomatictransmissionin
PforPark.Always,blockorЉchockЉthetrailerwheels.
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Donotattempttotowatrailerwhileusingacompact
sparetire.
− Propertireinflationpressuresareessentialtothesafe 5
andsatisfactoryoperationofyourvehicle.Refertothe
Tires–General Information section of this manual on
TirePressuresforpropertireinflationprocedures.
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GCWRmustnotbeexceeded.
Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratingsarenotexceeded:
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Also, check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressuresbeforetrailerusage.
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3.
GVWR
GTW
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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.
GAWR
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Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Pacifica Manuals |
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Model Year | 2006 |
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