towing capacity JEEP RENEGADE 2017 1.G 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 Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
The GCWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle
and trailer when weighed in combination.
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.
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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 utilized.
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.
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 “Serving And Mainte-
nance” 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 – General Information”
in “Serving And Maintenance” for the proper inspection
procedure.
• When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Informa-
tion” in “Serving 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.
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•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 a collision.
• 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 a collision.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (453 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should
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CAUTION! (Continued)
be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead to
accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal
effort, and longer stopping distances.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
(If Equipped)
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 harness and
connector.
NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring
harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer
to the following illustrations.
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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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Older Children And Child Restraints...........230
Seating Positions ........................ .232
Child Safety Locks ..........................37
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .435
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .419
Climate Control ............................66
Manual ................................66
Clutch ................................. .398
Clutch Fluid ............................. .398
Coin Holder ..............................116
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .253
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .418
Connector UCI ................................. .475
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ...........475
Console .................................116
Console, Floor .............................116
Contract, Service .......................... .496
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............396
Cooling System ........................ .384, 393
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................395
Coolant Capacity ........................ .438
Coolant Level ....................385, 394, 397
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................397 Drain, Flush, And Refill
....................394
Inspection ............................. .397
Points To Remember ..................... .397
Pressure Cap ........................... .396
Radiator Cap .......................... .396
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......394, 438, 439
Corrosion Protection ....................... .426
Cruise Light ....................... .159, 162, 163
Cupholders ...............................117
Customer Assistance ....................... .494
Customer Programmable Features ...............445
Daytime Running Lights ......................52
Dealer Service ............................ .386
Defroster, Rear Window .......................
64
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .245
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .....................52
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................368
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................397
Door Ajar ............................ .141, 142
Door Ajar Light ....................... .141, 142
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ........................38
Driving ................................. .306
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Tire Markings............................ .403
Tires......................... .247, 410, 418, 424
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .415
Air Pressure ........................... .410
Chains ............................... .421
Changing .......................... .350, 402
Compact Spare ......................... .418
General Information ...................410, 418
High Speed ............................ .412
Inflation Pressures ....................... .412
Jacking ........................... .350, 402
Life Of Tires ........................... .415
Load Capacity ...................... .407, 408
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............195
Pressure Warning Light ....................153
Quality Grading ........................ .424
Radial ............................... .413
Replacement ........................... .415
Rotation .............................. .422
Safety ............................ .403, 410
Snow Tires ............................ .417
Spare Tire ......................... .418, 419
Spinning .............................. .414
Trailer Towing .......................... .301
Tread Wear Indicators .....................414 Tire Safety Information
...................... .403
Tire Service Kit ........................... .358
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................299
Tow Hooks, Emergency ..................... .370
Towing ................................. .296
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .368
Guide ................................ .299
Recreational ........................... .305
Weight ............................... .299
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................171
T
railer Towing ............................ .296
Cooling System Tips ..................... .304
Hitches ............................... .298
Minimum Requirements ....................300
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................299
Wiring ............................... .302
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .299
Trailer Weight ............................ .299
Transfer Case Fluid ................................ .440
Transmission Automatic ......................... .263, 400
Fluid ................................ .440
Manual ............................... .260
Transporting Pets ......................... .243
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