2016 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
Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry 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 (2 267 kg)
Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty 10,000 lbs (4 535 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 Automatic 12 sq ft (1.11 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
5.7L Automatic 12 sq ft (1.11 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
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Trailer And Tongue Weight
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your bumper or trailer hitch.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.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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.
• 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
transmission in PARK. Always, block or chock
the trailer wheels.
• GCWR must not be exceeded.
• 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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
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.
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Additives............................ .463
Clean Air ............................ .461
Ethanol ............................. .462
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................465
Gasoline ............................. .459
Light ............................... .251
Materials Added ....................... .463
Methanol ............................ .462
Octane Rating ............459, 589, 590, 592, 595
Requirements ......................... .459
Specifications ................589, 590, 592, 595
Tank Capacity ................585, 586, 587, 588
Fueling ............................... .465
Fuses ................................. .567
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..........199, 205
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ................465, 528
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .461
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .459Gasoline, Reformulated
.....................461
Gear Ranges ............................ .396
G-Force ............................... .267
Glass Cleaning .......................... .565
Gross Axle Weight Rating ................468, 471
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..............468, 470
GVWR ................................ .468
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .406
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................487
Headlights ............................. .583
Automatic ........................... .140
Cleaning ............................ .565
Delay ............................... .142
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........145
Lights On Reminder .....................143
On With Wipers .....................140,
150
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TiltDown .............................. .128
Up ................................ .128
Tilt Steering Column ....................152, 153
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .142
Timers ......................... .265, 266, 267
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......434, 435
Tire Markings ........................... .428
Tires ........................ .99, 438, 444, 623
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................448
Air Pressure .......................... .438
Chains .............................. .450
Changing ..................... .501, 504, 509
Compact Spare ........................ .445
Flat Changing ......................... .509
General Information ..................438, 444
High Speed .......................... .441
Inflation Pressures ...................... .439
Jacking ....................... .501, 503, 504Life Of Tires
.......................... .448
Load Capacity ..................... .434, 435
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............453
Pressure Warning Light ...................247
Quality Grading ....................... .623
Radial .............................. .441
Replacement ...................... .449, 509
Rotation ............................. .452
Safety ........................... .428, 438
Sizes ............................... .429
Snow Tires ........................... .443
Spare Tire ..................... .444, 446, 501
Spinning ............................ .447
Trailer Towing ........................ .478
Tread Wear Indicators ....................447
Wheel Mounting ....................... .509
Tire Safety Information .....................428
T
ire Service Kit . . . .488, 489, 490, 493, 494, 496, 497, 498
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................476
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To Open Hood.......................... .137
Top Speed ............................. .269
Towing ............................... .470
Disabled Vehicle .................518, 519, 520
Guide .............................. .475
Recreational .......................... .483
Weight .............................. .475
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........483
Traction ............................... .405
Traction Control ......................... .420
Trailer Towing .......................... .470
Cooling System Tips .....................483
Hitches ............................. .474
Minimum Requirements ..................477
Tips................................ .482
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................476
Wiring .............................. .480
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .475
Trailer Weight ........................... .475Transfer Case
Fluid ...............589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Transmission ........................... .558
Automatic ..................... .392, 394, 558
Fluid ............558, 589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Manual ............................. .388
Shifting ............................. .392
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .25
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........22
Transporting Pets ..........................92
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .447
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .....................42, 44
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................44
Trunk Release Remote Control .................42
Turn Signals ......................... .144, 254
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ........290, 307
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