2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN weight

WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these
guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as
possible:
•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 difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have a collision.
• When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor performance or dam-
age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering,
suspension, chassis structure or tires.
• Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to
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the 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 transmission in
PARK. For four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure
the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL. Always,
block or \bchock\bthe 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. GVWR
2. GTW
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3. GAWR
4.
Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized.
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.
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).5
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Ethanol.......................... .537, 540
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................543
Gasoline ............................. .536
Light ............................... .328
Materials Added ....................... .538
Methanol ............................ .537
Octane Rating ..................... .536, 661
Requirements ...................... .536, 660
Saver Mode .......................... .346
Tank Capacity ......................... .660
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .540
Fueling ............................... .543
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .346
Fuel Saver ............................. .346
Fuses ............................. .646, 647
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..........254, 261
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .............543, 545, 615
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .536Gasoline (Fuel)
.......................... .536
Conserving ........................... .346
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................536
Gear Ranges ............................ .473
Gear Select Lever Override ..................606
General Information ....................177, 440
Glass Cleaning .......................... .644
Gross Axle Weight Rating ................547, 549
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..............546, 549
GVWR ................................ .546
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .482
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................567
Headlights Bulb Replacement ...................... .657
Cleaning ............................ .644
Lights On Reminder .....................224
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Sway Control, Trailer...................... .500
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .620
System, Remote Starting .....................30
Telescoping Steering Column .................233
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........448
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .233
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......507, 508
Tire Markings ........................... .501
Tires........................... .122, 512, 681
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................522
Air Pressure .......................... .512
Chains .............................. .524
Changing ............................ .581
Compact Spare ........................ .519
General Information .....................512
High Speed .......................... .515
Inflation Pressures ...................... .513
Jacking .......................... .581, 589Life Of Tires
.......................... .522
Load Capacity ..................... .507, 508
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............527
Pressure Warning Light ...................332
Quality Grading ....................... .681
Radial .............................. .515
Replacement .......................... .523
Rotation ............................. .526
Safety ........................... .501, 512
Sizes ............................... .502
Snow Tires ........................... .517
Spare Tire ............................ .583
Spinning ............................ .521
Trailer Towing ........................ .557
Tread Wear Indicators ....................521
Tire Safety Information .....................501
Tire Service Kit .......................... .568
T

ongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................554
Torque Converter Clutch ....................480
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Towing............................... .549
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................160
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .607
Guide .............................. .553
Recreational .......................... .562
Weight .............................. .553
Towing Assistance ........................ .160
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........562
Traction ............................... .481
Traction Control ......................... .495
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................500
Trailer Towing .......................... .549
Cooling System Tips .....................561
Hitches ............................. .551
Minimum Requirements ..................555
Tips................................ .560
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................554
Wiring .............................. .558
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .553Trailer Weight
........................... .553
Transmission ........................... .638
Automatic ........................ .468, 638
Fluid ............................ .638, 663
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .28
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .....254
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........20
Transporting Pets .........................117
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .521
Turn Signals ..................... .335, 657, 658
UCI Connector .......................... .384
Uconnect Advanced Phone Connectivity ..............163
Uconnect 130 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode ........367
Operating Instructions CD Mode ............362
Operating Instructions Radio Mode ..........359
Playing MP3 Files ...................... .365
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