NOTE:
The trailer tongue weight must be considered as
part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire
and Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire Safety
Information” in “Starting and Operating” for further
information. The addition of passengers and cargo may
require reducing trailer tongue load and Gross Trailer
Weight (GTW). Redistributing cargo (to the trailer) may
be necessary to avoid exceeding Rear Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) of 3,700 lbs (1 678 kg).
Trailer And Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the GTW
on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the
wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway
severely
side to side which will cause loss of control of
the vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in
front is the cause of many trailer collisions. Never exceed
the maximum tongue weight stamped on your trailer
hitch.
Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
•
The tongue weight of the trailer
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Summary of Contents for 2011 grand cherokee
Page 1: ...Grand Cherokee O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 3 ...
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Page 10: ...8 INTRODUCTION ...
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Page 169: ...3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 ...
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Page 239: ...Distance Setting 3 Distance Setting 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 ...
Page 261: ...Slow Tone Fast Tone 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 ...
Page 316: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
Page 447: ...Operating Tips Chart 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 445 ...
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