Jeep Liberty: Trailer And Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions.
Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
• The tongue weight of the trailer.
• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle.
• The weight of the driver and all passengers.
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the “Tire and Loading Information” placard for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle.
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for
your given drivetrain.
When Towing Trailers With Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) Between 3,500 Lbs (1
588 kg) And 5,000 Lb ...
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain
components, the following guidelines are recommended:
CAUTION!
• Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the ...
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Rear center seating position
The head restraint is not intended to
be used at the lowest position.
Before sitting on the seat, raise the
head restraint to an appropriate
position depending on your sitting
height.
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Electronic traction control (ETC)
ETC operates in conjunction with Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) and is designed to
assist when one or more wheels have lost
traction.
If a wheel loses traction, ETC will operate the
brake on tha ...
Headlamp washer switch*
The headlamp washer can be operated with the ignition switch in the “ON” or “ACC”
position and the lamp switch at the position.
Push the button once and the washer fluid will be sprayed ...
