2015 DODGE CHALLENGER weight

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
correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
ClassMax. Trailer Hitch In-
dustry Standards
Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg)
Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
Class IV - Extra Heavy
Duty
10,000 lbs (4 540 kg)
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings)” chart for the Maximum
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given
drivetrain.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed
on your vehicle.
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Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer
weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
Engine/TransmissionFrontal AreaMax. GTW (Gross
Trailer Wt.)Max. Tongue Wt.
3.6L Automatic12 sq ft (1.11 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg)100 lbs (45 kg)
5.7L Automatic12 sq ft (1.11 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg)100 lbs (45 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
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 collisions.
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:
•The tongue weight of the trailer.
•The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
•The 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 “Tire and Loading Information” placard for
the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo
for your vehicle.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive-
train components the following guidelines are recom-
mended:
CAUTION!
•Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle
or other parts could be damaged.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. Max loading as defined on the “Tire and Loading
Information” placard.
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized.
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 pres-
sures 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.
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Fuel System Caution.......................432
Fuses..................................529
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)............199
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...................431
Gasoline, Clean Air........................427
Gasoline (Fuel)...........................425
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................427
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.....................229
Fuel.................................229
Odometer.............................226
Speedometer..........................229
Tachometer............................224
Gear Ranges.............................363
General Information.......................424
Glass Cleaning...........................528
Gross Axle Weight Rating...................434
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................434
GVWR.................................434
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Stand-
ing Water.............................373
Hazard Warning Flasher....................453
Headlights..............................546
Automatic............................139
Cleaning.............................527
Delay................................141
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.........144
Lights On Reminder.....................142
On With Wipers........................139
Passing..............................144
Switch...............................138
Time Delay............................141
Washers..............................508
Headlight Washers........................508
Head Restraints..........................13310
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Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7
Aging (Life of Tires).....................413
Air Pressure...........................403
Chains...............................415
Changing.............................466
Compact Spare.........................410
General Information.....................403
High Speed...........................406
Inflation Pressures.......................404
Jacking...............................466
Life of Tires...........................413
Load Capacity.........................398
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............417
Pressure Warning Light...................230
Quality Grading........................577
Radial...............................406
Replacement...........................413
Rotation..............................416
Safety...............................391
Sizes................................393
Snow Tires............................408
Spare Tire.............................467
Spinning.............................412
Trailer Towing.........................443
Tread Wear Indicators....................412
Tire Safety Information.....................391
Tire Service Kit...........................454
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................440
To Open Hood...........................136
Towing................................435
Disabled Vehicle........................484
Guide...............................440
Recreational...........................448
Weight...............................440
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........448
Traction................................372
Traction Control..........................384
Trailer Towing...........................43510
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Cooling System Tips.....................447
Hitches..............................439
Minimum Requirements..................441
Ti p s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..446
Trailer and Tongue Weight.................440
Wiring...............................445
Trailer Towing Guide.......................440
Trailer Weight............................440
Transfer Case
Fluid................................552
Transmission............................521
Automatic............................359
Fluid................................521
Manual..............................355
Shifting..............................359
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .24
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).........21
Transporting Pets..........................90
Tread Wear Indicators......................412
Trip Odometer...........................226
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid).......................39
Trunk Release, Emergency....................41
Trunk Release Remote Control.................39
Turn Signals.............................143
Uconnect®
Customer Programmable Features...........263
Operation.............................309
Uconnect® Settings.......................22
Uconnect® Settings.........................22
Customer Programmable Features...........261
Passive Entry Programming................261
Uconnect® Settings......................261
Uconnect® Voice Command..................327
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................577
Unleaded Gasoline........................425
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