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WARNING! (Continued)
• Total weight must be distributed be-
tween the tow vehicle and the trailer
such that the following four ratings are
not exceeded:
1. Max loading as defined on the "Tire and
Loading Information" placard.
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. 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 Informa-
tion" in "Starting And Operating" for proper
tire inflation procedures.
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• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire
damage before towing a trailer. Refer to
"Tires – General Information" in "Starting And
Operating"
for
the
proper
procedure.
• When replacing tires, refer to "Tires – Gen-
eral Information" in "Starting And Operating"
for the proper tire replacement procedures.
Replacing tires with a higher load carrying
capacity will not increase the vehicle's
GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
• Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake sys-
tem or vacuum system of your vehicle with
that of the trailer. This could cause inad-
equate braking and possible personal injury.
• An electronically actuated trailer brake con-
troller is required when towing a trailer with
electronically actuated brakes. When towing
a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge
actuated brake system, an electronic brake
controller is not required.
• Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers
over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for
trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg).
WARNING!
inspection
• Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehi-
cle's hydraulic brake lines. It can overload
your brake system and cause it to fail. You
might not have brakes when you need
them and could have a collision.
• Towing any trailer will increase your stop-
ping distance. When towing you should
allow for additional space between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Failure to do so could result in a collision.
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
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