load capacity DODGE CHALLENGER 2012 3.G User Guide

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 the 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

Do not 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.
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An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
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 wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
WARNING!
•Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have a
collision.
•Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing, you should allow for ad-
ditional space between your vehicle and the ve-
hicle in front of you. Failure to do so could result
in a collision.
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System, Remote Starting.................... 27
Tachometer ............................ 176
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 147
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 238
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......177,354
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 72
Text Messaging ......................... 113
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 147
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 139
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 301
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 299
Tire Markings .......................... 296
Tire Safety Information .................... 296
TIREFIT .............................. 354
Tires ............................ 82,305,467
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 312 Air Pressure
........................ 305
Chains ............................ 314
Changing ....................... 365,368
Compact Spare ...................... 309
Flat Changing ....................... 365
General Information .................. 305
High Speed ......................... 308
Inflation Pressures .................... 306
Jacking ......................... 367,368
Life of Tires ........................ 312
Load Capacity ....................... 301
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 317
Pressure Warning Light ................ 183
Quality Grading ..................... 467
Radial ............................ 308
Replacement ........................ 313
Rotation ........................... 316
Safety .......................... 296,305
Sizes ............................. 297
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