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Dodge 2013 Charger - Owner Manual User Manual

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WARNING! (Continued)

Safety chains must always be used between your

vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to
the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow
enough slack for turning corners.

Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a

grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on
the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic
transmission in PARK. Always, block or

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the trailer wheels.

GCWR must not be exceeded.

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WARNING! (Continued)

Total weight must be distributed between the tow

vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:

1. Max loading as defined on the “Tire and Loading
Information” placard.

2. GTW

3. GAWR

4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized. (This requirement may limit the ability to
always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue
weight as a percentage of total trailer weight.)

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