2006 DODGE DAKOTA Owners Manual

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual CAUTION!
Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your 
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In
the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv-
ing engine misfire or other a

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual VEHICLE LOADING 
Certification Label
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- 
istration Regulations, your vehicle has a certification
label affixed to the driver’s side door. 
This lab

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front 
and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo
area so that the GAWR of each axle is not exceeded. 
Ea

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual then be determined separately to be sure that the load is 
properly distributed over front and rear axle. Weighing
the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the front
or rear axles has been exceede

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual after the vehicle has been weighed both in itscurb 
weight  condition, and in its loaded and ready for 
operation  condition.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 6500 LBS.  TRAILER TOWING
In this s

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer 
plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment
(permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual Frontal Area
The maximum height and maximum width of the front of 
a trailer.
Trailer Sway Control
The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be
installed between the hitch receiver and t

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual Trailer Hitch Classification
The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to 2,000 
lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to
the standard equipment. Your vehicle may be factory
equippe