load capacity DODGE CHALLENGER 2017 3.G User Guide

the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification
Label” in “Starting And Operating” for further informa-
tion.
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all
cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tempo-
rary) loaded in or on the trailer in itsloaded and ready for
operation condition.
The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your
fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of
the trailer must be supported by the scale.
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
The GCWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle
and trailer when weighed in combination.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or
rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica-
tion Label” in “Starting And Operating” for further infor-
mation.
WARNING!
It is important that you do not exceed the maximum
front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition
can result if either rating is exceeded.
Tongue Weight (TW)
The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the
hitch ball by the trailer. You must consider this as part of
the load on your vehicle.
Frontal Area
The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the
maximum width of the front of a trailer.
Trailer Sway Control
The trailer sway control is supported by a mechanical
telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch
receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides
adjustable friction associated with the telescoping motion
to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while
traveling.
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•Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting And Operat-
ing” for proper tire inflation procedures.
• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures
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 Informa-
tion” 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 per-
sonal injury. •
An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically actu-
ated 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 (453 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
WARNING!
• Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy-
draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys-
tem 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 dis-
tance. When towing you should allow for additional
space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front
of you. Failure to do so could result in a collision.
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CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (453 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.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
(If Equipped)
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven-pin
wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness and
connector.
NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring
harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer
to the following illustrations. NOTE:
•
Disconnect trailer wiring connector from the vehicle
before launching a boat (or any other device plugged
into vehicle’s electrical connect) into water.
• Be sure to reconnect after clear from water area.
Four-Pin Connector
1 — Female Pins
2 — Male Pin
3 — Ground4 — Park
5 — Left Stop/Turn
6 — Right Stop/Turn
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Cargo (Vehicle Loading)..................... .370
Car Washes .............................. .439
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............459
Certification Label ......................... .370
Chains, Tire ............................. .354
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .392
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .336
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .415
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................70
Checks, Safety .............................70
Child Restraint .............................54
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................57
Child Restraints ..........................54
Child Seat Installation ......................65
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........63
Infants And Child Restraints .................56
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........59
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........56
Seating Positions ..........................58
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .365
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .440
Climate Control ........................... .268
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .302Compact Spare Tire
........................ .350
Console, Overhead ........................ .149
Contract, Service .......................... .482
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............432
Cooling System ........................... .430
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................431
Coolant Capacity .....................460, 461
Coolant Level ....................... .430, 433
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................433
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................431
Inspection ............................. .433
Points To Remember ..................... .434
Pressure Cap ........................... .432
Radiator Cap .......................... .432
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifr
eeze)............431, 460, 461, 462, 464, 465
Corrosion Protection ....................... .439
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................120
Cruise Light ....................194, 195, 197, 198
Cupholders .......................... .163, 444
Customer Assistance ....................... .480
Customer Programmable Features ...........212, 213
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ..............111
Daytime Running Lights .....................107
488 INDEX

Vanity.................................86
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................357
Mopar Parts .......................... .416, 483
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .365
Multi-Function Control Lever ..................108
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................69
Occupant Restraints .........................32
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .......363, 462, 464, 465
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...................201
Oil, Engine .....................417, 462, 464, 465
Capacity .......................... .460, 461
Change Interval ........................ .418
Checking .......................... .417, 418
Dipstick ........................... .417, 418
Disposal .............................. .422
Filter ...................... .422, 462, 464, 465
Filter Disposal .......................... .422
Identification Logo ...................... .419
Materials Added To ...................... .420
Pressure Warning Light ....................179
Recommendation ..................419, 460, 461
Synthetic ............................. .422Viscosity
.....................419, 420, 460, 461
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .422
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .422
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .179
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................414
Operating Precautions ...................... .414
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................84
Overhead Console ......................... .149
Overheating, Engine ....................... .382
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,483
Paint Care ............................... .439
Panic Alarm ...............................18
Parking Brake ............................ .322
ParkSense

System, Rear ..................... .140
Passenger Seat Easy Entry ..............................98
Passing Light ............................ .109
Performance ............................. .203
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .280
Pets .....................................68
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........340, 341
Power Brakes ............................... .324
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Remote................................20
Starting And Operating ..................... .299
Starting Procedures ........................ .299
Steering Column Controls ........................ .108
Column Lock ...........................114
Power ............................... .321
Tilt Column .........................114,115
Wheel, Heated ..........................116
Wheel, Tilt ..........................114,115
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................266
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .266
Storage ................................. .455
Storage, Vehicle ....................... .277, 455
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .455
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .402
Sunglasses Storage ......................... .150
Sun Roof ............................... .157
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ...........44
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .422
System, Remote Starting ......................20
Telescoping Steering Column ...............114,115
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........276Tilt
Down .................................95
Up....................................95
Tilt Steering Column .....................114,115
Time Delay, Headlight ...................... .107
Tip Start ................................ .300
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........340, 341
Tire Markings ............................ .335
Tires.......................... .74, 345, 349, 356
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .353
Air Pressure ........................ .340, 345
Chains ............................... .354
Changing ...................... .392, 395, 398
Compact Spare ......................... .350
Flat Changing .......................... .398
General Information ...................345, 349
High Speed ............................ .347
Inflation

Pressures ....................... .346
Jacking ........................ .392, 394, 395
Life Of Tires ........................... .353
Load Capacity ...................... .340, 341
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............357
Pressure Warning Light ....................187
Quality Grading ........................ .356
Radial ............................... .34710
INDEX 499