2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual Supplement - Page 54
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Manual
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52 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Tongue Weight (TW) The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the and trailer when weighed in combination. hitch ball by the trailer. The recommended tongue weight is 10% to 15% for a conventional hitch. You must consider Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) this as part of the load on your vehicle. The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear Frontal Area axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the rear GAWR. Refer to "Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica- maximum width of the front of a trailer. tion Label" in "Starting and Operating" for further Trailer Sway Control information. The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and WARNING! the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fricIt is important that you do not exceed the maximum tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision.