2008 DODGE AVENGER weight

NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed
options, must be considered as part of the total load on
your vehicle. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information
placard in the Tire Safety Information Section of this
manual for the maximum combined weight of occupants
and cargo for your vehicle.
CAUTION!Incorrect trailer tongue weight could result in in-
creased yaw or vehicle instability. A negative trailer
tongue weight could unload the rear suspension of
the tow vehicle decreasing vehicle stability. Negative
trailer tongue weight could cause the trailer to squat
and potentially become disengaged from the tow
vehicle resulting in a runaway trailer condition. Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle driv-
etrain components the following guidelines are recom-
mended:
CAUTION!² Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 mi (805 km)
of vehicle operation. Doing so may damage your
vehicle.
² During the first 500 mi (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. STARTING AND OPERATING 339
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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 that it will not shift during travel. When traile-
ring 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.
² When 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, transaxle, steering, suspension,
chassis structure, or tires. ² 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.
² 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 transaxle in
PARK. Always, block or 9 chock 9 the trailer wheels.
² GCWR must not be exceeded.
² Total 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. GAWR340 STARTING AND OPERATING

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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Fuel System Caution ..................... 329
Fueling ............................... 328
Fuses ................................ 406
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink t ) ........... 143
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............ 328,330,371
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 320
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 319
Gasoline, Reformulated ................. 320,321
Gauges
Coolant Temperature .................... 170
Fuel ................................ 170
Odometer ........................... 172
Tachometer .......................... 172
Gearshift .............................. 270
General Information ................. 17,115,319
General Maintenance ..................... 374
Glass Cleaning .......................... 404
Glove Compartment ...................... 161 Gross Axle Weight Rating ............... 332,335
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ............. 332,334
GVWR ............................... 332
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ) ........ 89,223,224
Hard Drive (HDD) .................... 220,223
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 289
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 348
Head Restraints ......................... 125
Headlights ............................ 412
Bulb Replacement ...................... 412
Cleaning ............................ 402
High Beam ........................ 134,179
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 134
On With Wipers ....................... 137
Passing ............................. 131
Switch .............................. 130 INDEX 451
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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

Recreational ....................... 345,363
Weight .............................. 337
Towing Assistance ....................... 102
Traction .............................. 288
Trailer Towing .......................... 334
Cooling System Tips .................... 344
Hitches ............................. 336
Minimum Requirements ................. 339
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 338
Wiring .............................. 342
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 337
Trailer Weight .......................... 337
Transaxle ............................. 267
Additives ............................ 399
Automatic .................... 12,261,267,397
Autostick ............................ 274
Filter ............................... 399
Maintenance .......................... 397
Operation ........................... 267 Overdrive ......................... 271,272
Selection of Lubricant ................... 424
Transmission
Range Indicator ....................... 172
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink t ) . . 143
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transporting Pets ........................ 77
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 306
Trip Odometer .......................... 172
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 174
Trunk Release, Emergency ................ 39,40
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 39
Turn Signals ...................... 133,176,416
UCI Connector ......................... 227
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone) ........... 89,223 INDEX 461
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