towing capacity CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2019 Owners Manual

TRAILER TOWING
In this section you will find safety tips and information on
limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with
your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully review this
information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as
possible.
To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage,
follow the requirements and recommendations in this
manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing.
Common Towing Definitions
The following trailer towing related definitions will assist
you in understanding the following information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue weight.
The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed
the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification
Label” in “Starting And Operating” for further informa-
tion.
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all
cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tempo-
rary) loaded in or on the trailer in itsloaded and ready for
operation condition.
The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your
fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of
the trailer must be supported by the scale.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or
rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica-
tion Label” in “Starting And Operating” for further infor-
mation.
WARNING!
It is important that you do not exceed the maximum
front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition
can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
control of the vehicle and have a collision.
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•Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for proper tire
inflation procedures.
• 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 “Tires” in “Servicing And
Maintenance” for the proper inspection procedure.
•
When replacing tires, refer to “Tires” in “Servicing And
Maintenance” for the 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
• 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 per-
sonal injury.
• An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically actu-
ated 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 lbs (453 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
WARNING!
• Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy-
draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys-
tem and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes
when you need them and could have an accident.
• Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis-
tance. When towing, you should allow for additional
space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front
of you. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (453 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should
be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead to
accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal
effort, and longer stopping distances.
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Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and sparetires.Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the
load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will
not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to
the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation
pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information
placard in “Vehicle Loading” in the “Starting And Operat-
ing” section of this manual.
NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross
axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear axles
must not be exceeded.
For further information on GAWRs, vehicle loading, and
trailer towing, refer to “Vehicle Loading” in the “Starting
And Operating” section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The
combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer
tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the
weight referenced here.
Tire And Loading Information Placard
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Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750
(5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and
cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consultthis manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and there will
be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-
340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
•
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The following
table shows examples on how to calculate total load,
cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle
with varying seating configurations and number and
size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes
only and may not be accurate for the seating and load
carry capacity of your vehicle.
• For the following example, the combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs
(392 kg).
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Fuel................................... .572
Additives ............................. .573
Clean Air ............................. .573
Ethanol .............................. .574
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .422
Gasoline .............................. .572
Materials Added ........................ .573
Methanol ............................. .574
Octane Rating ....................... .572, 577
Requirements .......................... .572
Specifications .......................... .577
Tank Capacity .......................... .576
Fuses .................................. .456
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ...............160
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .....................422
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .573
Gasoline, (Fuel) ........................... .572
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .573
Gear Ranges ............................. .336
Glass Cleaning ........................... .567
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................426
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................426
GVWR ................................. .424Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .439
Hazard Warning Flashers .....................443
Headlights ................................97
Bulb Replacement ....................... .451
Cleaning .............................. .564
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........97
Lights On Reminder ....................97, 100
Passing ............................. .97, 99
Replacing ............................. .451
Switch .................................97
Time Delay ..............................97
Washers ................................99
Head Restraints ............................
85
Heated Mirrors ......................... .92, 95
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .327
Hill Start Assist ........................... .227
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .428
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............160
Hood Prop .............................. .145
Hood Release ............................ .145
Hook, Coat .............................. .173
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Sun Roof............................... .141
Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag ..........265
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .229
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .517
System, Remote Starting ......................30
Telescoping Steering Column ...................90
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........135
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ..................... .152
Tilt Steering Column .........................90
Time Delay Headlight ...............................97
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............544
Tire Markings ............................ .538
Tires......................... .315, 548, 555, 561
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .552
Air Pressure ........................... .548
Chains ............................... .559
Changing .......................... .466, 538
Compact Spare ......................... .556
General Information ...................548, 555
High Speed ............................ .550
Inflation Pressure ....................... .549
Jacking ........................ .466, 468, 538
Life Of Tires ........................... .552Load Capacity
...................... .544, 545
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . .197, 212, 241
Quality Grading ........................ .561
Radial ............................... .550
Replacement ........................... .553
Rotation .............................. .560
Safety ............................ .538, 548
Sizes ................................ .540
Snow Tires ............................ .555
Spare Tires ..................... .467, 555, 557
Spinning .............................. .551
Trailer Towing .......................... .433
Tread Wear Indicators .....................552
Wheel

Nut Torque ....................... .571
Tire Safety Information ...................... .538
Tire Service Kit ........................... .484
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................432
To Open Hood ........................... .145
Towing ................................. .426
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .503
Guide ................................ .429
Recreational ........................... .437
Weight ............................... .429
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................437
Traction ............................. .438, 439
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