Towing Requirements - Tires

2009 Jeep Liberty Limited, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION 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.
  • Also, check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures before trailer usage.
  • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer. Refer to Tires and Wheels/Tires - Diagnosis and Testing of this manual on tread wear Indicators for the proper inspection procedure.
  • Refer to Tires and Wheels/Tires - Description for 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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