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the front or rear axles has been exceed ed, but the total TRAILER TOWING
load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be In this section, you will find safety tips and inform ation
shifted from front to rear, or rear to front, as approp riate on limits to the typ e of tow ing you can reasonably do
until the specified weight limitations are met. Store the with you r vehicle. Before tow ing a trailer, carefu lly
heavier item s down low and be sure that the weight is review this inform ation to tow you r load as efficiently
distribu ted equ ally. Stow all loose item s securely before and safely as possible.
driving.
To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requ irem ents
Improp er weight distribu tions can have an adverse affect and recom mend ations in this Owner’s Manu al concern-
on the way you r vehicle steers and hand les, and the way ing vehicles used for trailer tow ing.
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the brakes operate.
Common Towing Definitions
The follow ing trailer tow ing-related definitions will as-
sist you in und erstand ing the follow ing inform ation:
CAUTIO N!
Do not load you r veh icle any heavier than the GVWR
or the maxim um fron t and rear GAWR. If you do,
parts on you r veh icle can break , or it can change the
way you r veh icle handles. This could cause you to
lose control. Also, overload ing can shorten the life of
you r veh icle.
Gross Vehicle Weigh t Ratin g (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allow able weight of you r vehicle.
This inclu des driver, passengers, cargo and trailer tongu e
weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not
exceed the GVWR.
| Categories | Jeep Manuals, Jeep Wrangler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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