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:
The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, wheels, etc.) of your vehicle
will provide satisfactory service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the
front and rear GAWR.
The best way to figure out the total weight of your vehicle is to weigh it when
it is fully loaded and ready for operation...
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to unlock the driver’s
door, or twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and the trunk. To lock
all the doors and the trunk, push the lock button once.
When the doors are unlocked, the turn signals will flash and the illuminated
entry system will be activated...