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4.
Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
− WhenreplacingtiresrefertotheTires–GeneralInfor-
mationsectionofthismanualonReplacementTiresfor
proper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires
withahigherloadcarryingcapacitywillnotincrease
thevehicle’sGVWRandGAWRlimits.
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentageoftotaltrailerweight).
TowingRequirements—Tires
TowingRequirements—TrailerBrakes
−
Donotattempttotowatrailerwhileusingacompact
sparetire.
− Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuumsystemofyourvehiclewiththatofthetrailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personalinjury.
−
Propertireinflationpressuresareessentialtothesafe
andsatisfactoryoperationofyourvehicle.Refertothe
Tires–General Information section of this manual on
TirePressuresforpropertireinflationprocedures.
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− An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuatedbrakes.Whentowingatrailerequippedwith
ahydraulicsurgeactuatedbrakesystem,anelectronic
brakecontrollerisnotrequired.
−
−
Also, check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressuresbeforetrailerusage.
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.
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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