Owner Manual
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... Message ...369 Ⅵ Vehicle Loading ...369 ▫ Vehicle Certification Label ...370 Ⅵ Trailer Towing ...372 ▫ Common Towing Definitions ...372 ▫ Installing A Trailer Hitch ...374 ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ...375 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ...376 ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ...377 ▫ Towing Requirements ...378 ▫ Towing Tips...
... Message ...369 Ⅵ Vehicle Loading ...369 ▫ Vehicle Certification Label ...370 Ⅵ Trailer Towing ...372 ▫ Common Towing Definitions ...372 ▫ Installing A Trailer Hitch ...374 ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ...375 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ...376 ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ...377 ▫ Towing Requirements ...378 ▫ Towing Tips...
Owner Manual
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...the sized trailers. You could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. 5 Weight-Carrying Hitch A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as part of the load on the market today and Tongue ...Weight (TW) they are the most cases it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the front and rear axles. You must consider this as... if it should not be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that you do not exceed either the front or rear GAWR....
...the sized trailers. You could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. 5 Weight-Carrying Hitch A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as part of the load on the market today and Tongue ...Weight (TW) they are the most cases it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the front and rear axles. You must consider this as... if it should not be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that you do not exceed either the front or rear GAWR....
Owner Manual
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... sway control and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch are typically used in a collision or hard stop and strike occupants, causing serious or fatal injury. 374 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing hitch system works by traffic and crosswinds, contributing positively to... properly secure the spare tire and jack assembly. Installing A Trailer Hitch NOTE: If you install a trailer hitch after you purchase the vehicle, you to tow vehicle and trailer stability. The addition of a friction/...
... sway control and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch are typically used in a collision or hard stop and strike occupants, causing serious or fatal injury. 374 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing hitch system works by traffic and crosswinds, contributing positively to... properly secure the spare tire and jack assembly. Installing A Trailer Hitch NOTE: If you install a trailer hitch after you purchase the vehicle, you to tow vehicle and trailer stability. The addition of a friction/...
Owner Manual
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... 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) IV - Extra Heavy 10,000 lbs (4 540 kg) 5 All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle. Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) II - Class Class Class Class Duty Refer to assist you in selecting... the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer...
... 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) IV - Extra Heavy 10,000 lbs (4 540 kg) 5 All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle. Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) II - Class Class Class Class Duty Refer to assist you in selecting... the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer...
Owner Manual
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...; The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your bumper or trailer hitch. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely from side-to load trailers heavier in the... of vehicle and trailer. STARTING AND OPERATING 377 Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 15% of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. This places 10% to 65% of the weight in front is the cause of the driver and all passengers. 5 Never exceed the...
...; The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your bumper or trailer hitch. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely from side-to load trailers heavier in the... of vehicle and trailer. STARTING AND OPERATING 377 Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 15% of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. This places 10% to 65% of the weight in front is the cause of the driver and all passengers. 5 Never exceed the...
Owner Manual
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... be parked on the tow vehicle. Overloading can occur that the load is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can cause a loss of the vehicle hitch. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in the trailer and will not shift during travel. GVWR (Continued) 5 Follow these guidelines to control. When trailering cargo...
... be parked on the tow vehicle. Overloading can occur that the load is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can cause a loss of the vehicle hitch. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in the trailer and will not shift during travel. GVWR (Continued) 5 Follow these guidelines to control. When trailering cargo...
Owner Manual
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... "Tires - Replacing tires with electronically − Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation procedures. Refer to "Tires - GAWR 4. Tires − Check for the trailer hitch utilized (this requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10% to the safe This could cause inadequate braking and possible and satisfactory operation...
... "Tires - Replacing tires with electronically − Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation procedures. Refer to "Tires - GAWR 4. Tires − Check for the trailer hitch utilized (this requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10% to the safe This could cause inadequate braking and possible and satisfactory operation...
Owner Manual
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... Select Switch ...155 Passing ...155 Replacing ...450 Switch ...153 Heated Mirrors ...100 Heated Seats ...138 Heater ...280 Heater, Engine Block ...302 Hill Start Assist ...326 Hitches Trailer Towing ...374,375
... Select Switch ...155 Passing ...155 Replacing ...450 Switch ...153 Heated Mirrors ...100 Heated Seats ...138 Heater ...280 Heater, Engine Block ...302 Hill Start Assist ...326 Hitches Trailer Towing ...374,375
Owner Manual
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...-Hour Towing Assistance ...114 Disabled Vehicle ...408 Guide ...376 Recreational ...385 Weight ...376 Towing Assistance ...114 Traction ...314 Trailer Towing ...372 Cooling System Tips ...384 Hitches ...374,375 Minimum Requirements ...378 Trailer and Tongue Weight ...377 Wiring ...382 Trailer Towing Guide ...376 Trailer Weight ...376 Transaxle Automatic ...12,299 Autostick ...312...
...-Hour Towing Assistance ...114 Disabled Vehicle ...408 Guide ...376 Recreational ...385 Weight ...376 Towing Assistance ...114 Traction ...314 Trailer Towing ...372 Cooling System Tips ...384 Hitches ...374,375 Minimum Requirements ...378 Trailer and Tongue Weight ...377 Wiring ...382 Trailer Towing Guide ...376 Trailer Weight ...376 Transaxle Automatic ...12,299 Autostick ...312...
User Guide
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...Phone • Electronic Vehicle Tracking Systems (EVTS) • DVD Rear Seat Video • Media Center Upgrades • Ecometer CARRIERS: • Hitch-mount Bike Carrier • Roof Mount Bike Carrier • Roof Box Cargo Carrier • Roof Mount Ski and • Roof Mount Water... Carrier • Sport Utility Bars • iPod® is a registered trademark of Authentic Dodge Accessories by Mopar featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Dodge Caliber. • In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium protection, or...
...Phone • Electronic Vehicle Tracking Systems (EVTS) • DVD Rear Seat Video • Media Center Upgrades • Ecometer CARRIERS: • Hitch-mount Bike Carrier • Roof Mount Bike Carrier • Roof Box Cargo Carrier • Roof Mount Ski and • Roof Mount Water... Carrier • Sport Utility Bars • iPod® is a registered trademark of Authentic Dodge Accessories by Mopar featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Dodge Caliber. • In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium protection, or...