2008 Chrysler Pacifica Owners Manual

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STARTING AND OPERATING
4.
Tongu e weight   rating  for  the  trailer   hitch  utilized
−  When  rep lacing tires  refer  to  the Tires–General   Infor-
mation  section of this  manu al on Replacem ent Tires for
prop er  tire  rep lacem ent  proced ures.   Replacing   tires
with  a higher  load  carrying   capacity  will  not increase
the  vehicle’s GVWR  and  GAWR limits.
(This  requ irem ent   may  limit   the   ability   to  alw ays
achieve  the  10% to  15%  range  of tongu e  weight  as  a
percentage   of total  trailer  weight).
Towing  Req uirem ents  — Tires
Towing  Req uirem ents  — Trailer  Brak es
Do not  attem pt to  tow a  trailer  while using  a  compact
spare  tire.
−  Do  not  interconnect    the  hyd rau lic  brake  system   or
vacu um system  of you r vehicle  with  that of the  trailer.
This  could   cause   inad equ ate  braking   and   possible
personal  injury.
Prop er tire  inflation  pressu res  are essential  to  the safe
and  satisfactory  operation   of you r vehicle. Refer to  the
Tires–General   Inform ation  section  of  this  manu al  on
Tire Pressu res  for prop er  tire inflation   proced ures.
−  An  electronically   actu ated  trailer   brake  controller   is
requ ired  when    tow ing  a  trailer   with   electronically
actu ated brakes.  When  tow ing a trailer  equ ipped  with
a hyd rau lic surge actu ated  brake  system , an electronic
brake  controller  is  not requ ired .
Also,  check  the  trailer   tires  for  prop er  tire  inflation
pressu res  before trailer   usage.
Check  for  signs   of tire   wear  or  visible   tire  damage
before   tow ing  a  trailer.   Refer  to  the   Tires–General
Inform ation   section  of  this   manu al  on   Tread  Wear
Ind icators  for the  prop er insp ection  proced ure.
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CategoriesChrysler Manuals, Chrysler Pacifica Manuals
Model Year2008
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