2013 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

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DODGE DURANGO 2013 3.G Owners Manual WARNING!
•An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch
system may reduce handling, stability, and braking
performance, and could result in a collision.
• Weight-distributing hitch systems may

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DODGE DURANGO 2013 3.G Owners Manual With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct)Improper Adjustment Of Weight-Distributing Hitch(Incorrect)
552 STARTING AND OPERATING

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DODGE DURANGO 2013 3.G Owners Manual Trailer Hitch Classification
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
cor

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DODGE DURANGO 2013 3.G Owners Manual Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
Engine ModelGCWR (Gross Com-
bined Wt. Rating

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DODGE DURANGO 2013 3.G Owners Manual •Vehicles not factory equipped with trailer tow package
are limited to 3,500 lbs (350 lbs tongue weight).
Trailer And Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front o

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DODGE DURANGO 2013 3.G Owners Manual 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 tota

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DODGE DURANGO 2013 3.G Owners Manual WARNING!(Continued)
•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

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DODGE DURANGO 2013 3.G Owners Manual 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 vehi