Jeep Liberty: Trailer Hitch Classification
Your vehicle is capable of towing trailers up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to the standard equipment. Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your authorized dealer for package content.
The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow. This should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)” chart for the Max. GTW towable for your given drivetrain.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle.
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 ...
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 ...
See also:
Decoupling a trailer
WARNING
Do not disconnect a trailer with an engaged overrun brake. Otherwise, your hand
could become trapped between the bumper and trailer drawbar.
Do not disconnect a trailer with an eng ...
Automatic transmission
CAUTION:
Damage to the transmission may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
• Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
• Shift into or out of ...
Engine starting
Never start the engine, or
leave it
running, when the vehicle is in an
enclosed space. Exhaust gasses are
poisonous and can cause
unconsciousness and death if inhaled.
If the engine fails to ...
