Dodge Charger: SAFETY TIPS / Transporting Passengers, Transporting Pets
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA.
WARNING!
- Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather.
Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
- It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside
of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
- Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
- Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet
will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking
or in a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in pet harnesses or
pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, and loose
parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify
the system...
Other information:
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can often be moved using
a rocking motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around
the front wheels. For vehicles with automatic transmission, push and hold the lock
button on the gear selector...
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your fascia/bumper or trailer
hitch.
CAUTION!
Always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in the front of the trailer.
This places 10% of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over
the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to
side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer...