2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual Supplement - Page 53
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 51 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 safely as possible. Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its Љloaded and ready for operationЉ condition. 4 To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your follow the requirements and recommendations in this fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing. of the trailer must be supported by the scale. Common Towing Definitions WARNING! The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: If the gross trailer weight is 5,000 lbs (2 267 kg) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR. Refer to "Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label" in "Starting and Operating" for further information. more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing hitch to ensure stable handling of your vehicle. If you use a standard weight-carrying hitch, you could lose control of your vehicle and cause a collision.