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STARTING AND OPERATING
Towing Requirements — Tires
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Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a com-
pact spare tire.
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Do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h) when
towing while using a full size spare tire.
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Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the
safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
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Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
sures before trailer usage.
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Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer.
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Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity
will not increase the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR
limits.
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For further information
page 207.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
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vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the
trailer. This could cause inadequate braking and
possible personal injury.
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An electronically actuated trailer brake controller 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.
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Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lb (453 kg) and required for trailers in excess
of 2,000 lb (907 kg).
WARNING!
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Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle'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 an
accident.
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Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis-
tance. When towing, you should allow for addi-
tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. Failure to do so could result in an
accident.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lb (453 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 brake pedal
effort, and longer stopping distances.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights
And Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer
size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are
required for motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four and seven-
pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer har-
ness and connector.
NOTE:
Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle's wiring
harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the
vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer con-
nector. Refer to the following illustrations.
NOTE:
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Disconnect the trailer wiring connector from the
vehicle (or any other device plugged into vehicle's
electrical connectors) before launching a boat into
water.
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Be sure to reconnect once clear from water area.
Four-Pin Connector
1 — Ground
2 — Park
3 — Left Stop/Turn
4 — Right Stop/Turn
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