Owner's Manual

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 “Starting And Oper-

ating” for information on tire pressures and 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 informa-

tion on tread wear indicators and 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 the proper tire replace-

ment procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load

carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s GVWR

and GAWR limits.

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