Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings); Towing Requirements - Jeep Compass User Manual

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

Engine/Transmission
1.4L Gasoline Engine
2.0L Diesel Engine / Automatic
2.0L Diesel Engine / Manual
1.6L Diesel Engine
When towing a trailer the technically permissible laden weight may be exceeded by not more than 10% or 220 lbs (100 kg),
whichever is lower provided that the operating speed is restricted to 62 mph (100 km/h) or less.
Towing limits quoted represent the maximum towing ability of the vehicle at its Gross Combined Mass

Towing Requirements

To promote proper break-in of your new ve-
hicle drivetrain components, the following
guidelines are recommended.
Model
FWD or 4WD
4WD
4WD
FWD
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds and loads.
to restart on a 12 percent gradient at sea level.
The performance and economy of all models will be reduced when used for towing.
* Trailer towing without trailer brakes is limited to 992 lbs (450 kg).
• Do not tow a trailer at all during the first
500 miles (805 km) the new vehicle is
driven. The engine, axle or other parts
could be damaged.
Maximum Braked Trailer Weight GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.)*
2,205 lbs (1,000 kg)
3,307 lbs (1,500 kg)
4,188 lbs (1,900 kg)
2,205 lbs (1,000 kg)
CAUTION!
Maximum Tongue Wt. (See Note)
110 lbs (50 kg)
165 lbs (75 kg)
209 lbs (95 kg)
110 lbs (50 kg)
CAUTION!
• Then, during the first 500 miles
(805 km) that a trailer is towed, do not
drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not
make starts at full throttle. This helps
the engine and other parts of the vehicle
wear in at the heavier loads.
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