load capacity JEEP WRANGLER 2012 JK / 3.G User Guide

WARNING! (Continued)
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight).
Towing Requirements – Tires

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 information
on replacement tires and for proper tire replacement
procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carry-
ing 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.
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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 an
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.
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Tachometer............................ 273
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 358
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 274
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 76
Theft System Arming ...................... 19
Theft System Disarming .................... 20
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 158
Tip Start .............................. 373
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......438,439
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 436
Tire Markings .......................... 432
Tire Safety Information .................... 432
Tires ............................ 89,443,589
Air Pressure ........................ 444
Chains ............................ 452
Changing .......................... 493
Compact Spare ...................... 447
General Information .................. 443
High Speed ......................... 445 Inflation Pressures
.................... 444
Jacking ......................... 493,497
Load Capacity .................... 438,439
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 454
Pressure Warning Light ................ 275
Quality Grading ..................... 589
Radial ............................ 446
Replacement ........................ 450
Rotation ........................... 453
Safety ............................. 432
Sizes ............................. 434
Spare Tire .......................... 495
Spinning ........................... 448
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 449
To Open Hood .......................... 148
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 477
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 506
Towing ............................ 469,508
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 114
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