weight JEEP COMPASS 2015 1.G Owner's Manual

Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer
weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
Engine/TransmissionFrontal AreaMaximum GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.)
Maximum Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
2.0L Auto/Man22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg)150 lbs (68 kg)
2.4L Auto/Man22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg)150 lbs (68 kg)
2.4L Auto/Man with
Trailer Tow Prep Package
(AHC)
32 sq ft (3.0 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg)300 lbs (136 kg)
2.4L Auto With Freedom
Drive II Off Road Package
(AWL)
32 sq ft (3.0 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg)300 lbs (136 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
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NOTE:The trailer tongue weight must be considered as
part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire
and Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire Safety
Information” in “Starting and Operating” for further
information.
Trailer And Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the
rear can cause the trailer to swayseverelyside to side
which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
many trailer collisions.
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your bumper or trailer hitch.
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.
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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” placard for
the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo
for your vehicle.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your vehicle drivetrain
components, the following guidelines are recommended:
CAUTION!
•Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle
or other parts could be damaged.
(Continued)
CAUTION!(Continued)
•Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a
trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h)
and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps
the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at
the heavier loads.
Perform the maintenance listed in the “Maintenance
Schedule”. Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further
information. When towing a trailer, never exceed the
GAWR, or GCWR, ratings.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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.
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
“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.
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Fuel.................................214
Odometer.............................223
Tachometer............................217
Gear Ranges.............................325
Gear Select Lever Override..................458
General Information.......................142
Glass Cleaning...........................504
Gross Axle Weight Rating...................413
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................410
GVWR.................................410
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®)...............111
Hazard Warning Flasher....................429
Headlights..............................512
Cleaning.............................503
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.........165
Passing..............................166
Replacing.............................512
Switch...............................163
Head Restraints..........................155
Heated Mirrors...........................110
Heated Seats.............................151
Heater.................................297
Heater, Engine Block.......................319
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .165
Hill Descent Control.......................227
Hill Start Assist...........................362
Hitches
Trailer Towing.........................415
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)............178
Hood Release............................160
Ignition.................................12
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Ignition Key Removal.......................12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................15
Information Center, Vehicle..................230
Inside Rearview Mirror.....................10710
INDEX 545

Jacking...............................432
Life of Tires...........................389
Load Capacity.........................375
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............393
Pressure Warning Light...................221
Quality Grading........................535
Radial...............................383
Replacement...........................390
Rotation..............................392
Safety...............................369
Sizes................................371
Snow Tires............................385
Spare Tire.............................433
Spinning.............................388
Trailer Towing.........................420
Tread Wear Indicators....................388
Tire Safety Information.....................369
Tire Service Kit...........................442
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................417
Towing................................412
24-Hour Towing Assistance................125
Disabled Vehicle........................460
Guide...............................416
Recreational...........................425
Weight...............................416
Towing Assistance.........................125
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........425
Trailer Towing...........................412
Cooling System Tips.....................424
Hitches..............................415
Minimum Requirements..................418
Ti p s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..423
Trailer and Tongue Weight.................417
Wiring...............................422
Trailer Towing Guide.......................416
Trailer Weight............................416
Transaxle
Automatic.............................12
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