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Towing requirements – tires – Chrysler 2013 Country - Owner Manual User Manual

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GCWR must not be exceeded.

Total weight must be distributed between the tow

vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:

1. GVWR

2. GTW

3. GAWR

4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch
utilized .

Towing Requirements – Tires
• Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact

spare tire.

• Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe

and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper-
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures.

• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-

sures before trailer usage.

• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before

towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General Information”
in “Starting and Operating” for the proper inspection
procedure.

• When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-

mation” in “Starting and Operating” for the proper tire
replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher
load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s
GVWR and GAWR limits.

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