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JEEP WRANGLER 2017 JK / 3.G Service Manual 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 allowabl

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JEEP WRANGLER 2017 JK / 3.G Service Manual Trailer Sway Control – If Equipped
The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be
installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue.
It typically provides adjustable friction a

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JEEP WRANGLER 2017 JK / 3.G Service Manual Trailer Hitch Classification
The following chart provides the industry standard for the
maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow
and should be used to assist you in selecting the cor

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JEEP WRANGLER 2017 JK / 3.G Service Manual Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Engine/
Transmission Axle
Model GCWR
(Gross Com- bined Wt.Rating) Frontal Area
Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Trailer
Tongue Wt. (See Note)
3

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JEEP WRANGLER 2017 JK / 3.G Service Manual Engine/
Transmission Axle
Model GCWR
(Gross Com- bined Wt.Rating) Frontal Area
Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Trailer
Tongue Wt. (See Note)
3.6L/
Automatic 3.73 Four–Door
Sahara Model(4WD) 9,000

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JEEP WRANGLER 2017 JK / 3.G Service Manual Trailer And Tongue Weight
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

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JEEP WRANGLER 2017 JK / 3.G Service Manual 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

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JEEP WRANGLER 2017 JK / 3.G Service Manual The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer
to the following illustration.
Towing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice

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JEEP WRANGLER 2017 JK / 3.G Service Manual RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing ConditionWheels OFF the Ground Four-Wheel Drive Models
Flat Tow NONESee Instructions
•Automatic transmi

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JEEP WRANGLER 2017 JK / 3.G Service Manual Recreational Towing — Four-Wheel Drive Models
NOTE:The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL
(N), automatic transmission must be in PARK, and manual
transmission must be in gear (NOT in NEUTRAL