2005 DODGE DURANGO weight

WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing
as safe as possible:
•Be sure the trailer is loaded heavier in front, with 60%
to 65% of the weight in front of the axle(s). Loads
balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can
cause the trailer to swayseverelyside to side which
will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer. Failure
to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many
trailer accidents.
•Donotinterconnect the hydraulic brake system of
your vehicle with that of the trailer. This could cause
inadequate braking and possible personal injury.
•Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000
lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000
lbs. (907 kg).
•Use an approved trailer harness and connector. If a
hitch is ordered, the proper wiring will be provided.
•When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over-
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a
loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas-
sis structure or tires.
•Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and
will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo that
cannot be fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur
that may be difficult for the driver to control.
•All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.
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•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer.
•Connect trailer lighting and brakes using factory har-
nesses only. Do not cut or splice any wiring to the
brake circuits.
Trailer and Tongue Weight
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) means the maximum allow-
able weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo and
equipment loaded on the trailer when in actual under-
way towing condition. The recommended way to mea-
sure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle
scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be supported
by the scale.
Tongue Weight is the weight placed on the vehicle’s
trailer hitch by the trailer. Always load a trailer with 60%
to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places
10% to 15% of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle.Trailer sway control and equalizing hitch are required for
tongue weights above 350 lbs. (159 kg).
Also, there are maximum tongue weight ratings that are
not to be exceeded, as follows:
•Class IV (the receiver hitch type) 1200 lbs (544 kg)
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Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating (GCWR)
The Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating (GCWR) is
theMAXIMUMallowable weight of the towing vehicle,
including passengers and cargo, and the weight of the
loaded trailer. Calculate the maximum trailer weight
(MTW) by subtracting the towing vehicle’s weight, in-
cluding passengers, and cargo from GCWR.
Trailer Towing—Hitches:
With a Class IV Hitch, you can tow a trailer with a Gross
Trailer Weight of up to 8, 900 lbs. (4037 kg.) depending on
your vehicle equipment. The Trailer Tow Package in-
cludes the platform hitch receiver, and a 7 lead wiring
harness mounted on the hitch. Tongue weight must be
equal to at least 10% of GTW, but no more that 15% of
GTW.
NOTE: When towing a trailer, the following require-
ments must be adhered to:
•GCWR must not be exceeded
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
(4) ratings are not exceeded:
1.GVWR
2.GTW
3.Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight.)
4.GAWR ratings
Trailer Towing Information (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings)
Trailer Towing Guide
NOTE:For trailer towing information (maximum trailer
weight ratings) refer to the following website address:
http:// www.dodge.com/towing.
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Odometer........................... 168
Speedometer......................... 166
Tachometer.......................... 167
Gear Ranges........................... 221
Glass Cleaning.......................... 340
Grease............................... 336
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 269
Gross Cargo Weight...................... 268
GVWR............................268,271
Hands-Free Phone........................ 78
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 286
Headlights............................ 349
Delay.............................. 122
High Beam........................... 126
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 126
Lights On Reminder.................... 124
Passing............................. 125
Replacing............................ 349Heated Mirrors.......................... 77
Heated Seats........................... 105
Heater............................... 197
Heater, Engine Block..................... 220
High Beam Indicator..................... 165
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 126
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 275
Homelink Transmitter.................... 142
Hood Release.......................... 118
Hoses................................ 329
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 9
Lock................................ 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 13
Infant Restraint........................54,55
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 257
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 74
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Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 243
Tire Markings.......................... 239
Tire Safety Information.................... 239
Tires ...............................66,248
Air Pressure.......................... 248
Alignment........................... 256
Chains.............................. 257
Changing............................ 288
Compact Spare........................ 252
General Information.................... 248
High Speed.......................... 251
Inflation Pressures..................... 249
Jacking............................. 291
Load Capacity.....................244,245
Radial.............................. 252
Replacement......................... 255
Rotation............................. 259
Safety...........................239,248
Sizes............................... 241Snow Tires........................... 258
Spare Tire........................... 289
Spinning............................ 254
Tread Wear Indicators................... 254
Wheel Mounting....................... 291
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 294
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 274
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 225
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 298
Towing............................... 271
Disabled Vehicle....................... 299
Guide.............................. 275
Recreational.......................... 280
Weight.............................. 275
Traction.............................. 284
Traction Control......................128,168
Traction Control Switch................... 128
Trailer Towing.......................... 271
Cooling System Tips.................... 278
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Hitches............................. 275
Minimum Requirements................. 276
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 274
Wiring.............................. 277
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 275
Trailer Weight.......................... 275
Transaxle............................. 221
Automatic........................... 221
Operation........................... 221
Transfer Case........................... 335
Fluid............................... 360
Transmission........................221,332
Automatic........................221,332
Filter............................... 334
Fluid............................334,360
Maintenance.......................... 332
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 142
Transmitter Programming................... 22Tread Wear Indicators.................... 254
Trip Computer.......................... 136
Trip Odometer.......................... 168
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 172
Turn Signals......................125,164,350
Underhood Fuses........................ 345
Universal Transmitter..................... 142
Unlock, Auto........................... 16
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 329
Vanity Mirrors........................... 77
Variance, Compass....................... 141
Vehicle Identification Number................ 5
Vehicle Loading......................245,268
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 6
Vehicle Storage......................... 381
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 164
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Warnings and Cautions..................... 5
Warranty Information..................... 387
Washers, Windshield..................... 127
Washing Vehicle......................... 337
Weight Load Carrying.................... 268
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 256
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 338
Wheel Changing........................ 288
Wheel Mounting........................ 291
Wheel Nut Torque....................... 294
Wind Buffeting......................... 150
Window Fogging........................ 209
Windows.............................. 27
Power............................... 27
Windshield Defroster................66,200,205
Windshield Washers................126,127,322
Fluid............................126,322
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 322
Windshield Wipers....................... 126Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 322
Wiper, Rear............................ 212
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 126
Wrecker Towing......................... 299
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