2006 DODGE MAGNUM tow bar

the Tire and Loading information placard for more
information about cargo and load capacity. The placard is
located either on the driver’s side“B”pillar or the driver
door.
Flip the lever up to attach or adjust the crossbars. Then
turn lever counter-clockwise to loosen lower clamp.
Twist clamp towards center of crossbar when lower
clamp is loose. Pick up crossbar and move to desired
location. Return lower clamp towards the outside of
vehicle and turn upper clockwise to re-tighten clamp to
siderail. Flip lever down when tight. Do not place
crossbar directly over the sunroof glass (if equipped).
Attempt to move the crossbar again to ensure that it has
properly locked into position.
NOTE:To reduce the amount of wind noise when the
crossbars are not in use, remove both crossbars from the
siderails and place inside the vehicle.
CAUTION!
•To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do
not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity
of 150 lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads
as evenly as possible and secure the load appro-
priately.
•Long loads which extend over the windshield,
such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with
large frontal area should be secured to both the
front and rear of the vehicle.
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care-
fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the
roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or
nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward
loads. This is especially true on large flat loads
and may result in damage to the cargo or your
vehicle.
•Do not use the pop-up feature of the sliding /
pop-up roof when positioning or placing luggage
above it, to prevent damage to the sliding / pop-up
roof panel.
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WARNING!
It is important that you do not exceed the maximum
front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition
can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
control of the vehicle and have an accident.
Tongue Weight (TW)
The downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the
trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% or
more than 15% of the trailer load. You must consider this
as part of the load on your vehicle.
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 the trailer tongue
that typically provides adjustable friction associated with
the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer
swaying motions while traveling.
Weight-Carrying Hitch
A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue
weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or
some other connecting point of the vehicle. These kind of
hitches are the most popular on the market today and
they’re commonly used to tow small- and medium-sized
trailers. See your authorized dealer for a trailer hitch
engineered specifically for your vehicle.
Weight-Distributing Hitch
A weight-distributing hitch includes a receiver attached
to the tow vehicle, plus a removable hitch head and
spring bar assembly that fits into the receiver opening
and hook up brackets that connect the spring bars to the
trailer frame. See your authorized dealer for a trailer
hitch engineered specifically for your vehicle.
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Radio (Sound Systems)................160,166
Rear Liftgate........................... 26
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 92
Rear Window Defroster.................. 188
Rearview Mirrors........................ 65
Reclining Front Seats..................... 89
Recorder, Event Data..................... 49
Recreational Towing..................... 265
Refrigerant............................ 301
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)............... 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 183
Replacement Tires...................... 237
Reporting Safety Defects................. 355
Restraint, Head......................... 92
Restraints, Occupant..................... 30
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 280
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................ 131
Rotation, Tires......................... 245
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 59
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 60
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 355Safety, Exhaust Gas...................... 27
Safety Information, Tire.................. 223
Safety Tips............................. 59
Satellite Radio......................... 178
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 180
Schedule, Maintenance................... 336
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 317
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 35
Seat Belts.............................. 31
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 34
And Pregnant Women.................. 37
Child Restraint......................51,56
Extender............................ 37
Front Seat............................ 31
Operating Instructions.................. 31
Reminder........................... 144
Seats................................. 88
Heated.............................. 90
Lumbar Support....................... 90
Power.............................. 88
Rear Folding......................... 92
Reclining............................ 89
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 24
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