load capacity RAM CHASSIS CAB 2011 User Guide

• 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 (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
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have an
accident.
• 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 an
accident.
Integrated Trailer Brake Module – If Equipped
Your vehicle may have a Integrated Trailer Brake Module
for electric trailer brakes.334 STARTING AND OPERATING

Tip Start .............................. 263
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...... 300,313
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 298
Tire Markings .......................... 294
Tire Safety Information .................... 294
Tires ............................ 76,304,451
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 310
Air Pressure .......................... 304
Chains .............................. 313
Dual ............................ 316,363
General Information .................... 304
High Speed .......................... 308
Inflation Pressures ..................... 305
Life of Tires .......................... 310
Load Capacity ..................... 300,301
Quality Grading ....................... 451
Radial .............................. 309
Replacement ......................... 311
Rotation ............................ 315 Safety ........................... 294,304
Sizes ............................... 296
Snow Tires ........................... 315
Spinning ............................ 309
Steel Carcass Ply ...................... 306
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 310
Wheel Nut Torque ..................... 361
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 330
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 273
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 371
Towing ............................... 326
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 102
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 372
Guide .............................. 330
Recreational .......................... 344
Weight .............................. 330
Towing Assistance ....................... 102
Traction .............................. 285
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