Dodge Charger: STARTING AND OPERATING / TRAILER TOWING
In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type
of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully
review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible.
To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, follow the requirements
and recommendations in this manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing.
To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty weight, axle-by-axle
and side-by-side. Store heavier items down low and be sure you distribute their
weight as evenly as possible...
The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding
the following information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle...
Other information:
Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway
as possible. Avoid icy or slippery areas.WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to
moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating
the jack or changing the wheel...
Timers are set to both the interior and exterior lights to protect the life of
your vehicle’s battery.
After 10 minutes, if the ignition is in the OFF position and any door is left
open or the dimmer control is rotated all the way up to the dome light on position,
the interior lights will automatically turn off...