Towing requirements – tires – Jeep 2013 Grand Cherokee User Manual

Page 567

Advertising
background image

WARNING! (Continued)

Safety chains must always be used between your

vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to
the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.

Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a

grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on
the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle transmission in
PARK. For four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure
the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL. Always,
block or

؆chock؆ the trailer wheels.

GCWR must not be exceeded.

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

Total weight must be distributed between the tow

vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:

1. GVWR

2. GTW

3. GAWR

4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch
utilized .

Towing Requirements – Tires
• Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact

spare tire.

• Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and

satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to “Tires –
General Information” in “Starting and Operating” for
proper tire inflation procedures.

5

STARTING AND OPERATING

565

Advertising