Jeep Compass 2022, Owner'S Manual

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Towing Requirements — Tires
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Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a
compact 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.

Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.

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
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page 298.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes

Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system
or 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.

Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers
over 1,000 lb (453 kg) and required for trailers
in excess of 2,000 lb (907 kg).

Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on
a grade. When parking, apply the parking
brake on the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle
transmission in PARK. For four-wheel drive
vehicles, make sure the transfer case is not in
NEUTRAL. Always, block or "chock" the trailer
wheels.
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GCWR must not be exceeded.

Total weight must be distributed between the
tow vehicle and the trailer such that the
following four ratings are not exceeded:

GVWR

GTW

GAWR

Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch
utilized.
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