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.
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 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.
WARNING!
•Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have a
collision.
•Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing, you should allow for ad-
ditional space between your vehicle and the ve-
hicle in front of you. Failure to do so could result
in a collision.
342 STARTING AND OPERATING
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 55
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 336
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 393
System, Remote Starting .................... 27
Tachometer ............................ 176
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 148
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 238
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......177,350
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 73
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 148
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 140
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 296
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 294
Tire Markings .......................... 291
Tire Safety Information .................... 291 TIREFIT
.............................. 350
Tires ............................ 84,300,463
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 307
Air Pressure ........................ 300
Chains ............................ 309
Changing ....................... 360,364
Compact Spare ...................... 304
Flat Changing ....................... 360
General Information .................. 300
High Speed ......................... 303
Inflation Pressures .................... 301
Jacking ......................... 363,364
Life of Tires ........................ 307
Load Capacity ....................... 296
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 312
Pressure Warning Light ................ 185
Quality Grading ..................... 463
Radial ............................ 303
Replacement ........................ 308
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