Jeep Compass 2015 Owner's Manual page 422

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420 STARTING AND OPERATING

WARNING! (Continued)

• Total weight must be distributed between the tow

vehicle and the trailer such that the following four

ratings are not exceeded:

4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-

Towing Requirements — Tires

• Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact

• Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe

and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to

"Tires – General Information" in "Starting And Oper-

ating" for proper tire inflation procedures.

• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-

sures 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 inspection procedure.

• When replacing tires, refer to "Tires – General Infor-

mation" 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.

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