weight DODGE CALIBER 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

WARNING! (Continued)
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(this requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight).
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 proper tire
replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher
load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s
GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes

Donot interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
380 STARTING AND OPERATING

Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)........... 166
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............367,369,415
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 455
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 363
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 363
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 201
Fuel .............................. 202
Odometer .......................... 206
Tachometer ......................... 205
Gear Ranges ........................... 307
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 407
General Information ................. 17,131,362
General Maintenance ..................... 418
Glass Cleaning .......................... 444
Glove Compartment ...................... 192
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 373
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............370,372Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)
............. 101
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 315
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 388
Headlights ............................ 450
Cleaning ........................... 443
High Beam ......................... 155
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 155
Passing ............................ 155
Replacing .......................... 450
Switch ............................ 153
Heated Mirrors ......................... 100
Heated Seats ........................... 138
Heater ............................... 280
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 302
Hill Start Assist ......................... 326
Hitches Trailer Towing .................... 374,375
492 INDEX

Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 377
Towing ............................... 372
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 114
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 408
Guide ............................. 376
Recreational ........................ 385
Weight ............................ 376
Towing Assistance ....................... 114
Traction .............................. 314
Trailer Towing .......................... 372
Cooling System Tips .................. 384
Hitches ......................... 374,375
Minimum Requirements ................ 378
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 377
Wiring ............................ 382
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 376
Trailer Weight .......................... 376
Transaxle Automatic ....................... 12,299Autostick
.......................... 312
Manual ......................... 299,302
Transmission Automatic ....................... 304,438
Fluid ............................. 438
Range Indicator ...................... 206
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 166
Transporting Pets ........................ 86
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 348
Trip Odometer .......................... 206
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 208
Turn Signals ...................... 155,209,451
UCI Connector ......................... 270
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 101
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 198
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 483
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