2006 DODGE DAKOTA Owners Manual

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight 
Ratings)
NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maxi- 
mum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website
addresses:
•http:// www.do

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual •The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment 
put in or on your vehicle.
•The weight of the driver and all passengers. 
NOTE:  Remember that everything put into or on the 
trailer adds to t

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. 
Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing
as safe as possible: 
Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer 
and will not s

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual 2. GTW 
3. GAWR
4. 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

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with 
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
�Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000
l

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles 
wiring harness. 
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle 
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the foll

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, 
all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive clutch
slippage.
Towing Tips — Automatic Transmission
The “D” range can be selecte

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DODGE DAKOTA 2006 3.G Owners Manual Towing Tips — Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- 
heating, take the following actions:
�City Driving
When stopped for short periods of time, put transmission
in neu