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STARTING AND OPERATING
TowingRequirements–Tires
replacementprocedures.Replacingtireswithahigher
load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s
GVWRandGAWRlimits.
−
Donotattempttotowatrailerwhileusingacompact
sparetire.
TowingRequirements–TrailerBrakes
−
Propertireinflationpressuresareessentialtothesafe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to − Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
“Tires–GeneralInformation”in“StartingandOper-
ating”forpropertireinflationprocedures.
vacuumsystemofyourvehiclewiththatofthetrailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personalinjury.
−
−
Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
suresbeforetrailerusage.
− An electronically-actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically-
actuatedbrakes.Whentowingatrailerequippedwith
ahydraulicsurge-actuatedbrakesystem,anelectronic
brakecontrollerisnotrequired.
Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting and Operating” for proper
inspectionprocedure.
−
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
−
When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for proper tire
1,000
2,000
lbs(454kg),andrequiredfortrailersinexcessof
lbs(907kg).
| Categories | Jeep Grand Cherokee Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2010 |
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