2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual SRT - Page 483

STARTING AND OPERATING 481 until the specified weight limitations are met. Store the heavier items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed equally. Stow all loose items securely before driving. 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 Improper weight distributions can have an adverse affect safely as possible. on the way your vehicle steers and handles, and the way the brakes operate. WARNING! CAUTION! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. • Do not tow when the "Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light" is illuminated. Failure to follow this could result in loss of control and serious injury. • The tailpipes may be hot and you could be seriously injured if you come into contact with the tailpipes. To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing. 5