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When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over-
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a
loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas-
sis structure or tires.
•
Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.
•
Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in
PARK. Always block or
⬙
chock
⬙
the trailer wheels.
•
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:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight).
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Page 8: ...6 INTRODUCTION...
Page 104: ...102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 105: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 3...
Page 106: ...104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 164: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 245: ...Operating Tips UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 4...
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Page 387: ...3 Disconnect the bulb from the lamp harness to replace the bulb MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 7...
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