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Towing requirements – tires, Towing requirements – trailer brakes – Dodge 2013 Journey - Owner Manual User Manual

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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. GVWR

2. GTW

3. GAWR

4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized.

Towing Requirements – Tires

– Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact

spare tire.

– Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe

and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper-
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures.

– Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures

before trailer usage.

– Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before

towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General Information” in
“Starting and Operating” for the proper inspection
procedure.

– When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-

mation” in “Starting and Operating” for information
on replacement tires and for the proper tire replace-
ment procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load
carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s GVWR
and GAWR limits.

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 inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.

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