weight DODGE CHALLENGER 2013 3.G Owner's Manual

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
Engine/TransmissionFrontal AreaMax. GTW (Gross
Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt.
3.6L Automatic 12 sq ft (1.11 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
5.7L Automatic 12 sq ft (1.11 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
Trailer And 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
vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway
severelyside to side
which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
many trailer collisions.
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your bumper or trailer hitch.
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Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
•The tongue weight of the trailer.
• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
• The weight of the driver and all passengers.
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must
be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Refer to the “Tire and Loading Information” placard for
the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo
for your vehicle.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to
the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow
enough slack for turning corners.
• Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on
the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic
transmission in PARK. Always, block or chock
the trailer wheels.
• GCWR must not be exceeded.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. Max loading as defined on the “Tire and Loading
Information” placard.
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized.
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Fuel.................................. .378
Adding ............................. .383
Additives ............................ .382
Clean Air ............................ .380
Conserving ........................... .229
Ethanol ............................. .380
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................383
Gasoline ............................. .378
Gauge .............................. .212
Materials Added ....................... .382
Methanol ............................ .380
Octane Rating ......................... .378
Requirements ......................... .378
Saver Mode .......................... .229
Specifications ......................... .496
Tank Capacity ......................... .495
Fueling ............................... .383
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .229
Fuel Saver ............................. .229Fuel System Caution
...................... .384
Fuses ................................. .481
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................383
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .380
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .378
Conserving ........................... .229
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................380
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................214
Fuel ................................ .212
Odometer ............................ .218
Speedometer ......................... .212
Tachometer ........................... .212
Gear Ranges .............................311
Gear Select Lever Override ..................433
General Information ........................19
Glass Cleaning .......................... .479
Gr
oss Axle Weight Rating ...................387
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................386
GVWR ................................ .386
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .322
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................406
Headlights ............................. .490
Automatic ........................... .163
Cleaning ............................ .479
Delay ............................... .163
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........167
Lights On Reminder .....................165
On With Wipers ....................... .163
Passing ............................. .167
Switch .............................. .162
Time Delay ........................... .163
Washers ............................. .459
Headlight Washers ....................... .459Head Restraints
......................... .157
Head Rests ............................. .157
Heated Mirrors ...........................111
Heated Seats ............................ .153
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .303
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .167
Hill Start Assist .......................... .335
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .392
Hood Release ........................... .160
Ignition .................................14
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................14
Illuminated Entry ..........................22
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................17
Infant Restraint ...........................74
Information Center, Vehicle ..................224
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................108
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Trailer Towing........................ .397
Tread Wear Indicators ....................363
Tire Safety Information .....................342
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................393
To Open Hood .......................... .160
Towing ............................... .388
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................127
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .435
Guide .............................. .393
Recreational .......................... .402
Weight .............................. .393
Towing Assistance ........................ .127
Traction ............................... .321
Traction Control ......................... .333
Trailer Towing .......................... .388
Cooling System Tips .....................401
Hitches ............................. .392
Minimum Requirements ..................395
Tips................................ .400Trailer and Tongue Weight
.................393
Wiring .............................. .399
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .393
Trailer Weight ........................... .393
Transfer Case Fluid ............................... .498
Transmission ........................... .472
Automatic ........................... .310
Fluid ............................... .472
Manual ............................. .304
Shifting ............................. .308
Transmitter
Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .28
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........23
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .363
Trip Odometer .......................... .212
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .......................43
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................45
Trunk Release Remote Control .................43
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