372
STARTING AND OPERATING
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on you r vehicle. Also, additional
Perform the maintenance listed in Section 8 of this
manu al. When tow ing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR,
or GCWR, ratings.
factory-installed
options, or dealer-installed options,
must be consid ered as part of the total load on you r
vehicle. Refer to the “Tire and Load ing Inform ation”
placard for the maxim um combined weight of occupants
and cargo for you r vehicle.
WARN ING!
Improp er tow ing can lead to an injury accid ent.
Follow these guidelin es to make you r trailer tow ing
as safe as possib le:
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain
components the following guidelines are recommended:
Make certain that the load is secu red in the trailer
and that is will not shift durin g travel. When traile-
rin g cargo that is not fully secu red , dynamic load
shifts can occur that may be difficu lt for the driver to
control. You could lose control of you r veh icle and
have an accid ent.
CAUTIO N!
•
•
Avoid tow ing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805
km) of veh icle operation . Doin g so may damage
you r veh icle.
Durin g the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer
tow ing, lim it you r speed to 50 mph (80 km/h).
| Categories | Jeep Liberty Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Download File |
|
| Document File Type | |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(0 votes, average: 0 out of 5)