weight DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2017 5.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/TransmissionGCWR (Gross Com-
bined Weight Rat- ing) Frontal Area
Max. GTW (Gross
Trailer Weight) Max. Tongue Weight
3.6L/Automatic 8,750 lbs (3 968 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) Up to 2 persons &
Luggage 3,600 lbs(1 632 kg)* 360 lbs (163 kg)
8,750 lbs (3 968 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 3 to 5 persons & Luggage 3,350 lbs(1 519 kg)* 335 lbs (151 kg)
8,750 lbs (3 968 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 6 to 7 persons & Luggage 3,000 lbs(1 360 kg)* 300 lbs (136 kg)
* For vehicles equipped with Fold-in-Floor seating, the Gross Trailer Weight must be reduced by 100 lbs (45 kg). Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as
part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and
Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire Safety Infor-
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for further informa-
tion.
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Trailer And Tongue Weight
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your bumper or trailer hitch.
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.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain
components, the following guidelines are recommended.
CAUTION!
• Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle
or other parts could be damaged.
• Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a trailer
is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do
not make starts at full throttle. This helps the engine
and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier
loads.
Perform the maintenance listed in the “Maintenance
Schedule”. Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
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maintenance intervals. When towing a trailer, never exceed
the GAWR or GCWR ratings.
WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these
guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as
possible:
•Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have a collision.
• When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor performance or damage
to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, sus-
pension, chassis structure or tires.
• Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains
under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for
turning corners.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on the
tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle transmission in
PARK. For four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure the
transfer case is not in NEUTRAL. Always, block or
\bchock\b the trailer wheels.
• GCWR must not be exceeded.
• 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 utilized.
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Cooling System..........................472
Power Steering ..........................356
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............496
Fog Lights ............................174, 493
Fog Light Service .......................... .493
Fold in Floor (Stow N Go) Seating..............151
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .451
Fuel ................................... .399
Adding ...............................404
Additives ............................. .401
Clean Air ............................. .399
Conserving ............................ .264
Economy Mode ..........................346
Ethanol ............................399, 402
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .404
Gasoline ...............................399
Light .................................251
Materials Added ........................ .401
Methanol ............................. .399
Octane Rating ........................399, 496
Requirements ........................399, 495
Saver Mode ............................264
Tank Capacity .......................... .495
Fuel, Flexible ............................. .402
Fueling ................................. .404Fuel Optimizer
............................264
Fuel Saver............................... .264
Fuses .................................. .485
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............197, 202
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ..............404, 406, 461
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .399
Gasoline (Fuel) ............................399
Conserving ............................ .264
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .399
Gear Ranges ............................. .348
Gear

Select Lever Override ....................452
General Information ........................ .136
Glass Cleaning ............................483
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................407, 409
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...............407, 409
GVWR ................................. .407
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .................................354
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .422
Headlights Bulb Replacement ........................492
Cleaning ...............................483
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Tire Safety Information.......................368
Tire Service Kit .....423, 424, 425, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................413
Torque Converter Clutch .....................353
Towing ................................. .408
24-Hour Towing Assistance .................123
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .453
Guide .................................412
Recreational ............................418
Weight ............................... .412
Towing Assistance ..........................123
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............418
Traction ............................. .353, 354
Traction Control .......................... .364
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................368
Trailer Towing ............................ .408
Cooling System Tips ..................... .418
Hitches ................................411
Minimum Requirements ....................413
Tips ................................. .417
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................413
Wiring ............................... .416
Trailer Towing Guide ........................412
Trailer Weight ............................ .412
Transmission ............................. .478Automatic
..........................344, 478
Fluid ............................. .478, 498
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ......197
Transporting Pets ...........................91
Tread Wear Indicators .......................386
Turn Signals .......................... .256, 493
UCI Connector ............................295
Uconnect Advanced Phone Connectivity ...............126
Uconnect 130 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode .........282
Operating Instructions CD Mode .............278
Operating Instr

uctions Radio Mode ............276
Playing MP3 Files ........................280
Uconnect 130 With Satellite Radio Multimedia Satellite Radio ..................292
Uconnect Phone .......................... .122
Umbrella Holder .......................... .216
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................390
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector .....295
Universal Transmitter ........................197
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .399
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .................48
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