STARTING AND OPERATING
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When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor- − Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for information
on replacement tires and for the proper tire replace-
ment procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load
carryingcapacitywillnotincreasethevehicle’sGVWR
andGAWRlimits.
1,000lbs(454kg)andrequiredfortrailersinexcessof
2,000lbs(907kg).
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes, and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brakepedaleffort,andlongerstoppingdistances.
TowingRequirements–TrailerBrakes
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Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuumsystemofyourvehiclewiththatofthetrailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personalinjury.
5
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An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuatedbrakes.Whentowingatrailerequippedwith
ahydraulicsurgeactuatedbrakesystem,anelectronic
brakecontrollerisnotrequired.
| Categories | Jeep Liberty Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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