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WARNING! (Continued)
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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.
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GCWR must not be exceeded.
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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 uti-
lized (This requirement may limit the ability to
always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue
weight as a percentage of total trailer weight).
Towing Requirements – Tires
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Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
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Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper-
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures.
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Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
sures before trailer usage.
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Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the
proper inspection procedure.
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When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for proper tire
350 STARTING AND OPERATING