454
STARTINGANDOPERATING
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An electronically-actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically-
actuatedbrakes.Whentowingatrailerequippedwith
ahydraulicsurge-actuatedbrakesystem,anelectronic
brakecontrollerisnotrequired.
WARNING!
• hydraulicDo not connectbrake lines.trailerItbrakescan overloadto youryourvehicle’sbrake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have an
accident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing, you should allow for ad-
ditional space between your vehicle and the ve-
hicleinfrontofyou.Failuretodosocouldresult
inanaccident.
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Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000
2,000
lbs(454kg),andrequiredfortrailersinexcessof
lbs(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.
| Categories | Jeep Grand Cherokee Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2011 |
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