Jeep Liberty: 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.
To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing.
- Common Towing Definitions
- Trailer Hitch Classification
- Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
- Trailer And Tongue Weight
- Towing Requirements
- Towing Tips
Certification Label
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
regulations, your vehicle has a certification label
affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar.
This label contains the month an ...
Common Towing Definitions
The following trailer towing related definitions will assist
you in understanding the following information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehic ...
See also:
Tire care – maintenance and safety practices
- Check on a daily basis that the
tires are free from serious damage,
nails, and stones. At the same time,
check the tires for abnormal wear.
- Inspect the tire tread regularly
and replace th ...
Towing the Vehicle From the Rear
Notice: Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle towed from the rear. ...
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
The cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions.
See Engine Overheating on page 10‑20. ...
