weight JEEP COMPASS 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
•The tongue weight of the trailer.
•The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
•The weight of the driver and all passengers.
NOTE:Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options,
must be considered as part of the total load on your
vehicle. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information plac-
ard in the Tire Safety Information Section of this manual
for the maximum combined weight of occupants and
cargo for your vehicle.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle driv-
etrain components the following guidelines are recom-
mended:
CAUTION!
•Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805
km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may damage
your vehicle.
•During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer
towing, limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h).
Perform the maintenance listed in Section 8 of this
manual. When towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR,
or GCWR, ratings.
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WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing
as safe as possible:
Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have an accident.
•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
P for Park. Always, block orchockthe 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
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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).
Towing Requirements — Tires

Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to the
Tires–General Information section of this manual on
Tire Pressures for proper tire inflation procedures.
Also, 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. Refer to the Tires–General
Information section of this manual on Tread Wear
Indicators for the proper inspection procedure.
When replacing tires refer to the Tires–General Infor-
mation section of this manual on Replacement Tires for
proper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires
with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase
the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes

Donotinterconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
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.
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Four Wheel Drive....................... 243
Systems............................. 243
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 243
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 309
Fuel..............................277,363
Adding............................. 281
Additives............................ 279
Capacity............................ 362
CleanAir ............................ 278
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 281
Filter ............................... 327
Gasoline............................ 277
Gauge.............................. 166
Hoses.............................. 339
Light ............................... 167
Octane Rating........................ 277
Requirements......................... 277
System Hoses......................... 339
Tank Capacity........................ 362Fueling ............................... 281
Fuses................................ 350
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 132
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............281,283,317
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 278
Gasoline (Fuel)......................277,362
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 278
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 170
Fuel................................ 166
Odometer........................... 173
Tachometer.......................... 168
Gearshift.............................. 237
General Information.................... 16,275
General Maintenance..................... 320
Glass Cleaning.......................... 349
GrossAxleWeightRating .................. 285
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 284
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Jacking............................. 301
LifeofTires .......................... 266
Load Capacity.....................255,256
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 269
Quality Grading....................... 389
Radial.............................. 263
Replacement......................... 267
Rotation............................. 276
Safety...........................251,259
Sizes ............................... 252
Snow Tires........................... 276
Spare Tire........................... 302
Spinning ............................ 265
Tread Wear Indicators................... 266
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 289
Towing ............................... 284
Disabled Vehicle....................... 310
Guide .............................. 288
Recreational.......................... 296Weight .............................. 288
Traction .............................. 308
TrailerTowing .......................... 284
Cooling System Tips.................... 295
Hitches............................. 287
Minimum Requirements................. 290
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 289
Wiring .............................. 293
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 288
TrailerWeight .......................... 288
Transaxle............................. 235
Automatic.................... 12,232,235,342
Autostick............................ 239
Manual........................ 13,233,241
Operation........................... 235
Overdrive........................... 238
Selection of Lubricant................... 342
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 171
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