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Towing requirements — tires – Dodge 2014 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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WARNING!

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When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not

overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor performance, or dam-
age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering,
suspension, chassis structure, or tires.

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!

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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.

Towing Requirements — Tires

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

spare tire.

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