weight JEEP COMPASS 2016 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/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg)
2.4L Auto/Man 22 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 Pack-
age (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 sway severelyside 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.
• 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!
Improper towing can lead to a collision. 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 a collision.
• When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor performance or dam-
age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering,
suspension, chassis 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.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
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
PARK. Always block or chockthe 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
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized.
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GaugesFuel ................................ .241
Gear Ranges ........................ .346, 353
Gear Select Lever Override ..................483
General Information ...................... .143
Glass Cleaning .......................... .527
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................436
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..............433, 435
GVWR ................................ .433
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect) ................112
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................453
Headlights ............................. .536
Cleaning ............................ .527
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........167
On With Wipers .....................168, 173
Passing ............................. .167
Replacing ............................ .536
Switch .............................. .164Head Restraints
......................... .156
Heated Mirrors ...........................111
Heated Seats ............................ .152
Heater ................................ .318
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .340
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .167
Hill Descent Control ....................247, 389
Hill Start Assist .......................... .380
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .438
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..............181
Hood Release ........................... .162
Ignition .................................12
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................15
Information Center, Vehicle ..................249
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................108
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Tires ........................101, 402, 408, 561
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................412
Air Pressure .......................... .402
Chains .............................. .414
Changing ............................ .456
Compact Spare ........................ .409
General Information ..................402, 408
High Speed .......................... .405
Inflation Pressures ...................... .403
Jacking .............................. .456
Life Of Tires .......................... .412
Load Capacity ..................... .397, 399
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............416
Pressure Warning Light ...................235
Quality Grading ....................... .561
Radial .............................. .405
Replacement .......................... .413
Rotation ............................. .415
Safety ........................... .391, 402Sizes
............................... .392
Snow Tires ........................... .407
Spare Tire ..................... .408, 410, 457
Spinning .............................411
Trailer Towing ........................ .443
Tread Wear Indicators ....................411
Tire Safety Information .....................391
Tire Service Kit .......467, 468, 469, 471, 472, 475, 477
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................440
Towing ............................... .435
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................126
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .484
Guide .............................. .439
Recreational .......................... .448
Weight .............................. .439
Towing Assistance ........................ .126
T

owing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........448
Traction Control ......................... .383
Trailer Towing .......................... .435
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Cooling System Tips.....................447
Hitches ............................. .438
Minimum Requirements ..................441
Tips................................ .446
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................440
Wiring .............................. .444
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .439
Trailer Weight ........................... .439
Transaxle Automatic .............................12
Transmission Automatic ..................343, 345, 517, 519
Fluid ........................ .517, 519, 541
Manual ............................. .340
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .....181
Transporting Pets ..........................96
Tread Wear Indicators ......................411
Trip Computer .......................... .247Turn Signals
..................... .166, 244, 537
UCI Connector .......................... .309
Uconnect Advanced Phone Connectivity ..............130
Operation .............................114
Phone Call Features .....................121
Phone Features ........................ .125
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect
Phone .............................. .132
Uconnect 130 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode ........291
Operating Instructions CD Mode ............286
Operating Instructions Radio Mode .......282, 292
Playing MP3 Files ...................... .288
Uconnect 130 With Satellite Radio Multimedia Satellite Radio .............277, 304
Operating Instructions CD Mode ............298
Operating Instructions Radio Mode ..........292
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