load capacity DODGE CHARGER 2013 7.G User Guide

Towing Requirements – Tires
– Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compactspare 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 information on tire pressures and 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 informa-
tion on tread wear indicators and for the proper
inspection procedure. – When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for information
on replacement tires and for the proper tire replace-
ment 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.
• 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.
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•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 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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing you should allow for addi-
tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. Failure to do so could result in a
collision.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring
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 har-
ness and connector.
NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness.5
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Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............372
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .372
Storage ............................... .579
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .386
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .579
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .522
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .283
Sun Roof .............................. .293
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........60
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .542
System, Remote Starting .....................27
Tachometer ............................. .316
Telescoping Steering Column .................234
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........384
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............325
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................18
Theft System (Security Alarm) .................18
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .234Time Delay, Headlight
..................... .222
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........448
Tire Markings ........................... .441
Tires ................................. .102
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................461
Air Pressure .......................... .452
Chains .............................. .463
Changing ............................ .509
Compact Spare ........................ .458
General Information .....................452
High Speed .......................... .455
Inflation Pressures ...................... .453
Jacking .............................. .509
Life of Tires .......................... .461
Load Capacity ........................ .448
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............466
Pressure Warning Light ...................318
Quality Grading ....................... .603
Radial .............................. .455
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