load capacity DODGE NITRO 2008 1.G User Guide

þAlso, check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
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 electronically
actuated 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.
326 STARTING AND OPERATING

Light............................... 153
Cargo Light............................ 153
Cargo Load Floor........................ 154
Cargo Slide Out System
LoadNGo ........................... 156
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 153
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 313
Catalytic Converter...................... 359
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 234
Cellular Phone.......................... 87
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 393
Certification Label....................... 313
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 336
Charging.............................. 341
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 280
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)................................ 351
Checks, Safety.........................77,78
Child Restraint....................66,67,71,73Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............70,71
Child Safety Locks........................ 32
Climate Control......................... 235
Clock...........................199,215,226
Coin Holder........................... 152
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 234
Compass........................180,183,189
Compass Calibration..................183,190
Compass Variance....................182,190
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 188
Console.............................. 152
Console, Floor.......................... 152
Contract, Service........................ 408
Converter, Catalytic...................... 359
Cooling System......................... 366
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 368
Coolant Capacity...................... 394
Coolant Level......................... 370
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 369
418 INDEX

General Information.................... 287
High Speed.......................... 290
Inflation Pressures..................... 288
Jacking............................. 336
Life of Tires.......................... 292
Load Capacity.....................283,284
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 296
Quality Grading....................... 412
Radial.............................. 290
Replacement......................... 292
Rotation............................. 295
Safety............................78,279
Sizes............................... 280
Spare Tire........................... 337
Spinning............................ 290
Tread Wear Indicators................... 291
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 323
Torque Converter Clutch................259,264
Towing............................... 315Disabled Vehicle....................... 343
Guide.............................. 320
Recreational.......................... 330
Weight.............................. 320
Traction Control......................132,173
Trailer Towing.......................... 315
Cooling System Tips.................... 330
Hitches............................. 319
Minimum Requirements................. 324
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 323
Wiring.............................. 327
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 320
Trailer Weight.......................... 320
Transaxle............................. 252
Automatic........................... 252
Operation........................... 252
Transfer Case........................... 376
Fluid............................... 396
Maintenance.......................... 376
INDEX 431
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