2004 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual - Page 203

STARTING AND OPERATING 203 • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle. Remember that everything put in or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Warranty Requirements The manufacturer's warranty will apply to vehicles used to tow trailers for noncommercial use, however the following conditions must be met: • The "D" Overdrive range can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs move the shift lever to the next lower position to eliminate excessive automatic transmission shifting. This action will also reduce the possibility of transmission overheating and provide better engine braking. Refer to "Transmission Shifting" in this section for additional information. • A load equalizing hitch is recommended for loaded trailer weights above 1,000 lbs (454 kg). CAUTION! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances. WARNING! Connecting trailer brakes to your vehicle's hydraulic brake lines can overload your brake system and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident. • Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are mandatory for motoring safety. • Follow the maintenance intervals in schedule "B" for changing the automatic transmission fluid and filter, if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation. 5