2008 DODGE AVENGER load capacity

4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch
utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to
always achieve 10% of trailer tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight).
Towing Requirements Ð Tires
² Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
² Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to the
ªTires Ð General Informationº in this section for
information on tire pressures and for proper tire
inflation procedures.
² Also, check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
² Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to ªTires Ð General Informationº in this section for information on tread
wear indicators and for proper inspection procedure.
² When replacing tires, refer to ªTires Ð General Infor-
mationº in this section for information on replacement
tires and for proper tire replacement procedures. Re-
placing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will
not increase the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements Ð Trailer Brakes
² Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
² An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required. STARTING AND OPERATING 341
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² Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000
lbs (450 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000
lbs (907 kg).
CAUTION!If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes with adequate
braking capacity. Failure to do this could lead to
accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal
effort, and longer stopping distances. WARNING!Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's hy-
draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys-
tem and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes
when you need them and could have an accident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis-
tance. When towing, you should allow for additional
space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front
of you. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
Towing Requirements Ð Trailer Lights and Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
Use a factory approved trailer harness and connector.342 STARTING AND OPERATING

Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 139
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 131
Tip Start .............................. 262
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 295
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 294
Tire Markings .......................... 291
Tire Safety Information .................... 291
Tires ............................ 80,299,441
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 306
Air Pressure .......................... 299
Alignment ........................... 308
Chains .............................. 309
Changing ............................ 350
Compact Spare ........................ 303
Flat Changing ........................ 357
General Information .................... 299
High Speed .......................... 302
Inflation Pressures ..................... 300 Jacking ............................. 350
Life of Tires .......................... 306
Load Capacity ..................... 295,296
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 310
Quality Grading ....................... 441
Radial .............................. 302
Replacement ......................... 307
Rotation ............................. 309
Safety ........................... 291,299
Sizes ............................... 292
Snow Tires ........................... 309
Spare Tire ........................... 351
Spinning ............................ 305
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 306
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 338
Towing ............................... 334
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 102
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 362
Guide .............................. 337460 INDEX