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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.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Pacifica Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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