CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
The Trailer Towing Weights Chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for a given drivetrain.
Engine/TransaxleGCWR (Gross Com-
bi

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual Trailer and Trailer 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
veh

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
²Trailer tongue weight
²Weight of any other type of cargo/luggage or equip-
ment put in or on your vehicle
²W

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing
as safe as possible:
Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shif

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual 4. Trailer tongue weight rating for that trailer hitch.
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of trailer tongue weight
as a percentage of total trailer weight.

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wea

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual Towing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping
and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy
traffic.
Four-Pin ConnectorSeven-Pin Connector
STARTING AND OPERATING 405
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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual Towing Tips Ð Automatic Transmission
The DRIVE gear can be selected when towing. However,
if frequent shifting occurs while in DRIVE, move the gear
selector lever into third gear (with four-speed tra

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual Towing Tips Ð Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating, take the following actions:
²City Driving
When stopped for short periods of time, put transmission
gear se

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CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual
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