2007 DODGE MAGNUM SRT weight

Trailer Hitch Classification
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 authorized dealer for
package content.
The following chart provides the industry standard for
the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class cantow and should be used to assist you in selecting the
correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Refer to the ªTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings)º chart for the Max. GTW towable for
your given 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)
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer
weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
Improper Adjustment of Weight Distributing System
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Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer
Wt.)Max. Tongue Wt.
6.1L Automatic40 SQ. FT. (3.72 square
meters)Up to 2 persons & Lug-
gage 3,800 lbs (1724 kg)380 lbs (172 kg)
40 SQ. FT. (3.72 square
meters)Up to 3 persons & Lug-
gage 3,000 lbs (1361 kg)300 lbs (136 kg)
40 SQ. FT. (3.72 square
meters)Up to 4 persons & Lug-
gage 1,500 lbs (680 kg)150 lbs (68 kg)
40 SQ. FT. (3.72 square
meters)Up to 5 persons & NO
Luggage 1,000 lbs (454 kg)100 lbs (45 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE:The trailer tongue weight must be considered as
part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
should never exceed the weight referenced on the ªTire
and Loading Informationº placard. Refer to ªTire±Safety
Informationº in this section.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 the vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
many trailer accidents.
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your bumper or trailer hitch.
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Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
²The tongue weight of the trailer.
²The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
²The 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 ªTire and Loading Informationº
placard for the maximum combined weight of occupants
and cargo for your vehicle.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle driv-
etrain components the following guidelines are recom-
mended:
CAUTION!
²Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805
km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may damage
your vehicle.
²During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer
towing, limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h).
Perform the maintenance listed in Section 8 of this
manual. When towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR,
or GCWR, ratings.
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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 shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have an accident.
²When hauling cargo, or towing a trailer, do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause
a loss of control, poor performance, or damage to
brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspen-
sion, chassis structure, or tires.
²Safety 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.
²Vehicles 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. Always, block or9chock9the trailer wheels.
²GCWR must not be exceeded.
²Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
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 weight).
Towing Requirements Ð Tires
þ
Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
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Hoses.............................. 312
Methanol........................... 254
Octane Rating.....................253,332
Requirements.....................253,331
Tank Capacity........................ 331
Fuel System Caution.................... 258
Fueling.............................. 257
Fuses................................ 320
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) .......... 107
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)..............257,292
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 254
Gasoline (Fuel)........................ 253
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 254
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 136
Fuel............................... 135
Speedometer......................... 135
Tachometer.......................... 135
General Information.................15,20,253
Glass Cleaning......................... 318
Gross Axle Weight Rating..............260,262
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............260,262Ground Clearance...................... 273
GVWR............................... 260
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ)............ 67
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 276
Head Restraints......................... 89
Headlights
Cleaning............................ 318
High Beam........................... 96
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 96
Lights On Reminder.................... 95
On With Wipers....................94,100
Passing............................. 96
Switch.............................. 93
Time Delay........................... 94
Heated Seats........................... 89
Heater............................... 187
Heater, Engine Block.................... 207
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch................................ 96
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 265
Holder, Cup........................... 117
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Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls........................ 183
Storage............................ 118,326
Storage, Vehicle.....................195,326
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 326
Sun Roof............................. 112
Sunglasses Storage...................... 106
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 39
System, Navigation..................... 173
Tachometer........................... 135
Telescoping Steering Column.............. 101
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)....... 189
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......136,277
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............. 51
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 15
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 15
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................. 125
Tilt Steering Column.................... 101
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 233
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 232
Tire Markings......................... 228
Tire Safety Information................... 228TIREFIT.............................. 277
Tires ...........................59,237,360
Aging (Life of Tires)................... 241
Air Pressure......................... 237
Alignment.......................... 243
Chains............................. 243
General Information................... 237
High Speed......................... 239
Inflation Pressures.................... 238
Life of Tires......................... 241
Load Capacity....................233,234
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 246
Quality Grading...................... 360
Radial............................. 240
Replacement......................... 242
Rotation............................ 245
Safety...........................228,237
Sizes............................... 230
Snow Tires.......................... 244
Spinning............................ 240
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 241
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 266
Towing.............................. 262
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Behind a Motor Home................. 273
Disabled Vehicle...................... 286
Guide.............................. 265
Recreational......................... 273
Weight............................. 265
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home....... 273
Traction Control........................ 223
Trailer Towing......................... 262
Cooling System Tips................... 272
Hitches............................. 265
Minimum Requirements................ 267
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 266
Wiring............................. 270
Trailer Towing Guide.................... 265
Trailer Weight......................... 265
Transmission.......................... 314
Automatic........................ 211,314
Fluid.............................. 333
Shifting............................ 207
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote
Keyless Entry).......................... 19
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLinkt) .......................... 107Transmitter Programming (Remote
Keyless Entry).......................... 19
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)...... 17
Transporting Pets........................ 56
Tread Wear Indicators................... 241
Trip Odometer......................... 135
Turn Signals........................96,137
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone)............ 67
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 360
Universal Transmitter.................... 107
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 253
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt............. 36
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 66
Variance, Compass...................... 148
Vehicle Certification Label................ 259
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 6
Vehicle Loading..................234,259,261
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................195,326
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)......... 15
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