2013 DODGE AVENGER load capacity

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
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper-
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures.
•
Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures
before trailer usage.
•Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before
towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General Information”
in “Starting and Operating” for the proper inspection
procedure.
• When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for the proper tire
replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher
load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s
GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes
• 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.
• 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.
• Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
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CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate 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
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have a
collision.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing you should allow for addi-
tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. Failure to do so could result in a
collision.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four-pin and
seven-pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer
harness and connector.
NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle’s
wiring harness.5
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Chains.............................. .360
Changing ............................ .400
Compact Spare ........................ .354
General Information .....................349
High Speed .......................... .352
Inflation Pressures ...................... .350
Jacking .............................. .400
Life of Tires .......................... .357
Load Capacity ........................ .345
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............361
Pressure Warning Light ...................223
Quality Grading ....................... .493
Radial .............................. .352
Replacement .......................... .358
Rotation ............................. .360
Safety .............................. .339
Sizes ............................... .340
Snow Tires ........................... .353
Spare Tire ............................ .400Spinning
............................ .356
Trailer Towing ........................ .390
Tread Wear Indicators ....................357
Tire Safety Information .....................339
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................387
Towing ............................... .383
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................126
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .419
Guide .............................. .386
Recreational .......................... .395
Weight .............................. .386
Towing Assistance ........................ .126
Traction ............................... .323
Trailer Towing .......................... .383
Cooling System Tips .................... .394
Hitches ............................. .385
Minimum

Requirements ..................388
Tips................................ .393
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