load capacity DODGE DAKOTA 2008 3.G User Guide

þCheck for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to the Tires±General
Information section of this manual on Tread Wear
Indicators for the proper inspection procedure.
þWhen replacing tires refer to the Tires±General Infor-
mation section of this manual on Replacement Tires 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 Ð Trailer Brakes
þ
Donotinterconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
þAn electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronicallyactuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
þTrailer 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.
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Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 141
Storage, Vehicle......................... 373
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 325
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 270
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 341
System, Navigation...................... 197
System, Remote Starting.................... 27
Tachometer............................ 161
Tailgate............................... 146
Taillights.............................. 377
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 158
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 59
Theft System Arming...................... 19
Theft System Disarming.................... 19
Tilt Steering Column..................... 120
Tire and Loading Information Placard......257,270
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 256
Tire Markings.......................... 253Tire Safety Information.................... 253
Tires ............................70,261,404
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 267
Air Pressure.......................... 261
Alignment........................... 269
Chains.............................. 270
Changing............................ 313
Compact Spare........................ 265
General Information.................... 261
High Speed.......................... 264
Inflation Pressures..................... 262
Jacking............................. 318
Life of Tires.......................... 267
Load Capacity.....................257,258
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 273
Pressure Warning Light.................. 165
Quality Grading....................... 404
Radial.............................. 264
Replacement......................... 268
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