load capacity DODGE DART 2015 PF / 1.G User Guide

WARNING!(Continued)
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized.
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 proper tire
replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher
load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s
GVWR and GAWR limits.
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Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
•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.
•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 (450 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 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.
•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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Life of Tires...........................486
Load Capacity.........................471
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............491
Pressure Warning Light...................308
Quality Grading........................637
Radial...............................479
Replacement...........................487
Rotation..............................490
Safety...............................465
Sizes................................466
Snow Tires............................481
Spare Tire.............................540
Spinning.............................485
Tread Wear Indicators....................485
Tire Safety Information.....................465
Tire Service Kit...........................530
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................515
To Open Hood...........................234
Towing................................510
24-Hour Towing Assistance................150
Disabled Vehicle........................559
Guide...............................514
Recreational...........................523
Weight...............................514
Towing Assistance.........................150
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........523
Traction................................445
Traction Control..........................456
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..................457
Trailer Towing...........................510
Cooling System Tips.....................522
Hitches..............................513
Minimum Requirements..................516
Trailer and Tongue Weight.................515
Wiring...............................520
Trailer Towing Guide.......................514
Trailer Weight............................514
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