load capacity JEEP COMPASS 2013 1.G User Guide

•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.
• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
sures before trailer usage.
• 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.
• When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting and Operating” 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
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.
• Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
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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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing you should allow for addi-
tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. Failure to do so could result in a
collision.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven-
pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer har-
ness and connector.
NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness.5
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Remote...............................26
Starting Procedures ....................... .315
Steering Power .............................. .332
Tilt Column .......................... .171
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............294
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .294
Storage ............................... .469
Storage Bin ............................. .194
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .307
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .423
Sun Roof .............................. .185
Sun Visor Extension ........................111
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........61
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .439
System, Remote Starting .....................26
Tachometer ............................. .215
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........301Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant
............217
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................18
Theft System (Security Alarm) .................18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................200
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .171
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........355
Tire Markings ........................... .350
Tires ................................. .101
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................367
Air Pressure ......................... .359
Chains ............................. .369
Changing ........................... .408
Compact Spare ....................... .364
General Information .....................359
High Speed .......................... .362
Inflation Pressures ..................... .360
Jacking ............................. .408
Life of Tires .......................... .367
Load Capacity ........................ .355
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