Chrysler Journey Owner's Manual page 319

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• When hauling cargo or towing a
trailer, do not overload your ve-
hicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor per-
formance, or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steer-
ing, suspension, chassis struc-
ture, or tires.
• Safety chains must always be
used between your vehicle and
trailer. Always connect the chains
to the frame or 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 park-
ing, apply the parking brake on the
tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle
automatic transmission in PARK.
Always, block or chock the trailer
wheels.
• GCWR must not be exceeded.
• 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
STARTING AND OPERATING
4. Tongue weight rating for the
trailer hitch utilized. (This require-
ment may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of
tongue weight as a percentage of
total trailer weight.)
Towing Requirements – Tires
− Do not attempt to tow a trailer while
using a compact spare tire.
− Proper tire inflation pressures are es-
sential to the safe and satisfactory op-
eration of your vehicle. Refer to "Tires –
General Information" in "Starting and
Operating" for proper tire inflation pro-
cedures.
− Check the trailer tires for proper tire
inflation pressures before trailer usage.
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