Dodge Charger: Towing Requirements / Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
- Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of
your vehicle with that of the trailer. This could cause inad- equate 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 lb (453 kg) and required
for trailers in excess of 2,000 lb (907 kg).
WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's hydraulic brake lines.
It can over- load 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 stop- ping distance. 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 an accident.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lb (453 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.
Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire.
Do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing while using a full size
spare tire...
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn
signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven-pin wiring harness...
Other information:
Sport Mode is a configuration set-up for typical enthusiast driving. The Transmission
and Steering are both set to their Sport settings. The steering wheel Paddle switches
are enabled. Traction Control defaults to “Normal”. Any of these four settings may
be changed to the driver’s preferences by pressing the buttons on the touchscreen...
If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even when the webbing is fully
extended and the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its
lowest position, an authorized dealer can provide you with a Seat Belt Extender.
The Seat Belt Extender should be used only if the existing seat belt is not long
enough...