2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owners Manual

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STARTING AND OPERATING
Gross  Axle  Weigh t Ratin g (GAWR)
Fron tal Area
The GAWR is the maxim um  capacity  of the front and  rear
axles.  Distribu te  the  load  over  the  front  and   rear  axles
evenly.  Make sure  that  you  do not  exceed  either  front or
rear  GAWR.
The maxim um  height and  maxim um width  of the  front of
a trailer.
Weigh t-Carryin g  Hitch
A  weight-carrying     hitch   supports    the   trailer   tongu  e
weight,  just as  if it were luggage   located at  a hitch ball  or
som e other connecting   point of the  vehicle.  These kind  of
hitches  are  the  most  popular   on  the  market   tod ay  and
they’re  commonly  used  to tow  small-  and medium-sized
trailers.
WARN ING!
It is  importan  t that  you  do  not  exceed  the maxim  um
fron t or  rear  GAWR. A  dangerou  s drivin  g condition
can resu lt  if eith er ratin  g is exceed ed.  You could  lose
control  of  the  veh icle and  have  an  accid ent.
Weigh t-Distrib  utin g Hitch
A weight-d  istribu ting  system  works   by  applying   lever-
age  throu gh  spring  (load ) bars.  They  are  typ ically used
for  heavier  load s, to  distribu  te trailer   tongu e weight   to
the  tow vehicle’s  front  axle and  the  trailer  axle(s).  When
used  in accord ance with  the  manu factu rers’ directions,  it
provid es  for a  more  level  rid e, offering  more  consistent
steering   and   brake   control  thereby    enhancing   tow ing
Tongue  Weigh t (TW)
The  downw  ard  force  exerted   on  the  hitch  ball   by  the
trailer.  In  most  cases  it shou ld  not  be  less  than  10% or
more  than 15% of the  trailer  load . You must consid er  this
as part  of  the load  on  you r vehicle.
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Model Year2008
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