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Trailer tongu e weight rating for that trailer hitch.
• mWhenationrepsectionlacing oftiresthisrefermanutoaltheonTires–GeneralReplacem ent Infor-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 trailer tongu e weight
as a percentage of total trailer weight.)
Towing Req uirem ents — Tires
Towing Req uirem ents — Trailer Brak es
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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 5
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.
personal injury.
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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 .
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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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Trailer brakes are recom mend ed for trailers over 1,000
lbs (454 kg) and requ ired for trailers in excess of 2,000
lbs (907 kg).
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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