Jeep AVENGER 2023, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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TRAILER HITCH
(where admitted)
GENERAL INFORMATION
115)
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Entrust retrofitting of towing equipment
to a Jeep Dealership. It may be
necessary to make changes that affect
the cooling system, heat shields or other
equipment.
Trailers equipped with LED lights are not
suitable for the wiring harness of this
trailer hitch.
Fitting of towing equipment could cover
the opening of the towing eye. If this is
the case, use the coupling ball bar for
towing. Always keep the coupling ball
bar in the vehicle to have it on hand if
needed.
DRIVING CHARACTERISTICS
AND TOWING TIPS
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate the
coupling ball. However, do not do so if
a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling
ball, is being used to reduce snaking
movements.
During trailer towing do not exceed a
speed of 80 km/h. A maximum speed
of 100 km/h is only appropriate if an
oscillation damper is used and the
permissible gross trailer weight does not
exceed the vehicle’s curb weight.
For trailers with low driving stability and
caravan trailers, the use of an oscillation
damper is strongly recommended.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more
slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the same
gear as if driving uphill and drive at a
similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load
TRAILER TOWING
Trailer loads
The permissible trailer loads are vehicle
and engine-dependent maximum values
which must not be exceeded. The actual
trailer load is the difference between
the actual gross weight of the trailer and
the actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In
general, they are valid for gradients up to
12%.
The permissible trailer load applies up to
the specified incline and at sea level.
Since engine power decreases as altitude
increases due to the air becoming
thinner, therefore reducing climbing
ability, the permissible gross train weight
also decreases by 10% for every 1000 m
of altitude. The gross train weight does
not have to be reduced when driving on
roads with slight inclines (less than 8%,
e.g. motorways)
The permissible gross train weight must
not be exceeded. This weight is specified
on the identification plate.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load (48 kg) is specified on the
towing equipment identification plate
and in the vehicle documents.
Always aim for the maximum vertical
coupling load, especially in the case of
heavy trailers. The vertical coupling load
should never fall below 25 kg.
Rear axle load
When the trailer is coupled and
the towing vehicle fully loaded,
the permissible rear axle load (see
identification plate or vehicle
documents) may be exceeded by 60 kg,
the gross vehicle weight rating must not
be exceeded. If the permissible rear axle
load is exceeded, a maximum speed of
100 km/h applies.