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Fifth-Wheel Hitch
A special high platform with a coupling that mounts over
the rear axle of the tow vehicle in the truck bed. Connects
a vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer with a coupling king pin.
Gooseneck Hitch
The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling arm
which attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickup
truck. The coupling arm connects to the hitch mounted
over the rear axle in the truck bed.
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
equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 2,000
lbs (907 kg) with the optional Trailer Tow Prep Package.
See your dealer for package content.
The following chart provides the industry standard for
the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can
tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the
correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Refer to “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Improper Adjustment of Weight Distributing System
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Weight Ratings)” for the website address that contains
the necessary information for your specific drivetrain.
Trailer Hitch Classification
Class Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.)
Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Class II - Medium
Duty3,500 lbs (1587 kg)
Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2268 kg)
Class IV - Extra
Heavy Duty10,000 lbs (4540 kg)
Fifth Wheel/
GooseneckGreater than 10,000 lbs
(4540 kg)
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.
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.dodge.com/towing.
•http:// www.dodge.ca(Canada).
Trailer and Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle. 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.
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Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your bumper or trailer hitch.
Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
•The tongue weight of the trailer.
•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 the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options,
must be considered as part of the total load on your
vehicle. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information plac-
ard in the Tire Safety Information Section of this manual.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle driv-
etrain components the following guidelines are recom-
mended:
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•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in
P for Park. With a manual transmission, shift the
transmission into reverse. And with four-wheel-drive
vehicles, make sure the transfer case is not in neutral.
Always, block orchockthe trailer wheels.
•GCWR must not be exceeded.
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR2. 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 weight).
Towing Requirements — Tires

Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to the
Tires–General Information section of this manual on
Tire Pressures for proper tire inflation procedures.
Also, check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
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Fuses........................172,398,401,404
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 160
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............316,317,364
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge)................... 187
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 311
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 312
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 187
Fuel................................ 187
Odometer........................... 191
Speedometer......................... 189
Tachometer.......................... 190
Gear Ranges........................... 258
General Information....................17,311
Glass Cleaning.......................... 397
Grease............................... 392
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............322,326
Gross Cargo Weight...................... 321Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 325
GVWR............................322,324
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™).............. 83
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 346
Headlights............................ 407
Cleaning............................ 396
Delay.............................. 133
High Beam........................... 137
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 137
Lights On Reminder.................... 135
Passing............................. 137
Replacing............................ 407
Heated Mirrors.......................... 83
Heated Seats........................... 112
Heater............................... 233
Heater, Engine Block..................... 257
High Beam Indicator..................... 188
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 137
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Changing............................ 348
Compact Spare........................ 301
General Information.................... 297
High Speed.......................... 299
Inflation Pressures..................... 298
Jacking............................. 349
Life of Tires.......................... 304
Load Capacity.....................293,294
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 307
Pressure Warning Light.................. 195
Radial.............................. 300
Replacement......................... 304
Rotation............................. 306
Safety...........................288,297
Sizes............................... 290
Snow Tires........................... 306
Spare Tire........................... 348
Spinning............................ 302
Tread Wear Indicators................... 303Wheel Mounting....................... 349
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 352
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 330
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 262
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 356
Towing............................... 325
Disabled Vehicle....................... 357
Guide.............................. 330
Recreational.......................... 339
Weight.............................. 330
Traction.............................. 272
Traction Control......................192,281
Trailer Towing.......................... 325
Cooling System Tips.................... 337
Hitches............................. 329
Minimum Requirements................. 331
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 330
Wiring.............................. 335
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 330
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Trailer Weight.......................... 330
Transaxle............................. 258
Automatic.........................12,258
Operation........................... 258
Transfer Case........................... 391
Fluid............................... 416
Transmission........................258,389
Automatic........................258,389
Filter............................... 390
Fluid............................390,416
Maintenance.......................... 389
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 160
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 23
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 303
Trip Odometer.......................... 191
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 197
Turn Signals......................135,187,409UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 83
Underhood Fuses........................ 401
Universal Transmitter..................... 160
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 386
Vanity Mirrors........................... 82
Variance, Compass....................... 159
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 7
Vehicle Information Center................. 152
Vehicle Loading......................294,321
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 8
Vehicle Storage......................... 406
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 226
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 187
Warning, Roll Over........................ 4
Warnings and Cautions..................... 7
Warranty Information..................... 445
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Washer, Adding Fluid..................362,363
Washers, Windshield..................... 139
Washing Vehicle......................... 393
Weight Load Carrying.................... 321
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 305
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 395
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 395
Wheel Changing........................ 348
Wheel Mounting........................ 349
Wheel Nut Torque....................... 352
Wind Buffeting......................... 168
Window Fogging........................ 246
Windows.............................. 31
Power............................... 31Windshield Defroster..................235,241
Windshield Washers................138,139,379
Fluid.......................138,362,363,379
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 378
Windshield Wipers....................... 138
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 378
Wiper, Rear............................ 249
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 138
Wrecker Towing......................... 357
YES EssentialsFabric Cleaning Procedure...... 395
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