2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual - Page 254
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 253 Towing Requirements - Tires • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow spare tire. vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in • Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe PARK. Always, block or ЉchockЉ the trailer wheels. and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to • GCWR must not be exceeded. "Tires-General Information" in "Starting and Operat• Total weight must be distributed between the tow ing" for proper tire inflation procedures. vehicle and the trailer such that the following four • Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation presratings are not exceeded: sures before trailer usage. 1. GVWR • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer. Refer to "Tires-General Infor2. GTW mation" in "Starting and Operating" for the proper 3. GAWR inspection procedure. 4. TW (Trailer Tongue Weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized. This requirement may limit the ability to frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for turning corners. always achieve the 10% to 15% range of trailer tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight.) 5