2020 DODGE CHALLENGER towing capacity

190STARTING AND OPERATING
LOADING
To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its
empty weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side.
Store heavier items down low and be sure you
distribute their weight as evenly as possible.
Stow all loose items securely before driving. If
weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you
have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load
is within the specified GVWR, you must
redistribute the weight. Improper weight
distribution can have an adverse effect on the
way your vehicle steers and handles and the
way the brakes operate.
NOTE:
Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label” affixed
to the rear of the driver's door for your vehicle's
GVWR and GAWRs.
TRAILER TOWING
In this section, you will find safety tips and
information on limits to the type of towing you
can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before
towing a trailer, carefully review this information
to tow your load as efficiently and safely as
possible. To maintain warranty coverage, follow the
requirements and recommendations in this
manual concerning vehicles used for trailer
towing.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Trailer towing with this vehicle is not
recommended.
COMMON TOWING DEFINITIONS
The following trailer towing related definitions
will assist you in understanding the following
information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your
vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo
and tongue weight. The total load must be
limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR.
Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification
Label” in “Starting And Operating” for further
information.
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the
weight of all cargo, consumables, and
equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in
or on the trailer in its "loaded and ready for
operation" condition.The recommended way to measure GTW is to
put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale.
The entire weight of the trailer must be
supported by the scale.
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
The GCWR is the total allowable weight of your
vehicle and trailer when weighed in
combination.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front
and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front
and rear axles evenly. Make sure that you do
not exceed either front or rear GAWR. Refer to
“Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label” in
“Starting And Operating” for further
information.
WARNING!
It is important that you do not exceed the
maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous
driving condition can result if either rating is
exceeded. You could lose control of the
vehicle and have a collision.

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Perform the maintenance listed in the
“Scheduled Servicing”. Refer to “Scheduled
Servicing” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for
the proper maintenance intervals. When towing
a trailer, never exceed the GAWR or GCWR
ratings.
Towing Requirements — Tires
Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a
compact spare tire.
Do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing while using a full size spare tire.
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential
to the safe and satisfactory operation of your
vehicle. Refer to “Tires” in “Servicing And
Maintenance” 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” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for
the proper inspection procedure.
When replacing tires, refer to “Tires” in
“Servicing And Maintenance” 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 inad -
equate 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 (453 kg) and required for
trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg).
Total weight must be distributed between
the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the
following four ratings are not exceeded :
Max loading as defined on the “Tire and
Loading Information” placard.
GTW
GAWR
Tongue weight rating for the trailer
hitch utilized.
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.
WARNING! (Continued)
Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km)
that a trailer is towed, do not drive over
50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts
at full throttle. This helps the engine and
other parts of the vehicle wear in at the
heavier loads.
CAUTION! (Continued)

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Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And
Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the
trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the
trailer are required for motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- 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.
The electrical connections are all complete to
the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a
trailer connector. Refer to the following
illustrations.
NOTE:
Disconnect trailer wiring connector from the
vehicle before launching a boat (or any other
device plugged into vehicle’s electrical
connect) into water.
Be sure to reconnect after clear from water
area.
Four-Pin Connector

WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your
vehicle's hydraulic brake lines. It can over
-
load your brake system and cause it to fail.
You might not have brakes when you need
them and could have an accident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stop -
ping distance. When towing, you should
allow for additional space between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Failure to do so could result in an accident.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs
(453 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.
1 — Ground
2 — Park
3 — Left Stop/Turn
4 — Right Stop/Turn
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274SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
For further information on GAWRs, vehicle
loading, and trailer towing, refer to “Vehicle
Loading” in the “Starting And Operating”
section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions
of your vehicle, locate the statement “The
combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on the
Tire and Loading Information placard. The
combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage
and trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should
never exceed the weight referenced here.
Steps For Determining Correct Load
Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs. (4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg
and there will be five 68 kg passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 295 kg
(635-340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. The following table shows examples
on how to calculate total load, cargo/
luggage, and towing capacities of your
vehicle with varying seating configurations
and number and size of occupants. This table
is for illustration purposes only and may not
be accurate for the seating and load carry
capacity of your vehicle.
For the following example, the combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).

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Engine Oil Viscosity
.............................. 253, 254Engine Oil Viscosity Chart.............................. 253Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 128, 233Ethanol.......................................................... 295Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 145, 296Exhaust System................................... 145, 261Exterior Lighting............................................... 40Exterior Lights......................................... 40, 147
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Filler Location Fuel........................................ 188Filters Air Cleaner................................................. 255Air Conditioning.................................. 54, 258Engine Oil............................... 255, 299, 302Engine Oil Disposal................................... 255Flashers......................................................... 199Hazard Warning......................................... 199Turn Signals................................ 43, 89, 147Flash-To-Pass.................................................. 42Flooded Engine Starting................................ 152Fluid Capacities................................... 297, 298Fluid Leaks.................................................... 147Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 266Cooling System.......................................... 262Engine Oil.................................................. 250Transfer Case............................................ 268Fluid, Brake....................... 299, 301, 302, 304
Fluids And Lubricants.......................... 299, 302Fog Lights........................................................ 43Fold-Flat Seats.......................................... 29, 30Forward Collision Warning............................ 105Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................ 231Fuel............................................................... 293Additives................................................... 295Clean Air................................................... 294Ethanol..................................................... 295Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................................. 188Gasoline................................................... 293Materials Added....................................... 295Methanol.................................................. 295Octane Rating......................... 293, 299, 302Requirements........................................... 293Specifications.................................. 299, 302Tank Capacity.................................. 297, 298Fueling.......................................................... 188Fuses............................................................ 207
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..................... 59Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap).............................. 188Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 294Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 294Gear Ranges................................................. 161Glass Cleaning.............................................. 290Gross Axle Weight Rating..................... 189, 190Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 189, 190GVWR............................................................ 189
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
....................... 197Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 199Head Restraints........................................34, 35Head Rests............................................... 34, 35HeadlightsAutomatic....................................................42Cleaning.................................................... 288High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch..........41Lights On Reminder.....................................42On With Wipers............................................42Passing........................................................42Switch..........................................................40Time Delay...................................................42Washers.................................................... 250Heated Mirrors.................................................39Heater..............................................................47Heater, Engine Block..................................... 152High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch..............................................................41Hill Start Assist.................................................98HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 191HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................59Hood Prop........................................................57Hood Release...................................................5711

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................................ 216, 217, 269Compact Spare......................................... 281General Information........................ 276, 281High Speed................................................ 277Inflation Pressure...................................... 277Jacking............................................ 217, 269Life Of Tires............................................... 279Load Capacity............................................ 273Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)........................................... 87, 107Quality Grading.......................................... 286Radial........................................................ 277Replacement............................................. 279Rotation.................................................... 285Safety.............................................. 269, 276Sizes.......................................................... 270Snow Tires................................................. 281Spare Tires............................. 216, 281, 282Spinning.................................................... 278Trailer Towing............................................ 194Tread Wear Indicators............................... 278Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 291To Open Hood.................................................. 57Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight....................... 193Towing........................................................... 190Disabled Vehicle........................................ 232Guide......................................................... 192Recreational.............................................. 197Weight....................................................... 192
Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 197Traction......................................................... 197Traction Control............................................ 100Trailer Towing............................................... 190Cooling System Tips................................. 196Hitches..................................................... 191Minimum Requirements........................... 193Tips........................................................... 196Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 193Wiring....................................................... 195Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 192Trailer Weight................................................ 192Transfer CaseFluid.............................. 268, 299, 301, 302Maintenance............................................ 268Transmission................................................ 160Automatic............................... 158, 160, 267Fluid.............................. 299, 301, 302, 304Maintenance............................................ 267Manual..................................................... 155Shifting..................................................... 158Transporting Pets.......................................... 145Tread Wear Indicators.................................. 278Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)......................................... 58Trunk Release Remote Control........................ 58Turn Signals.............................................. 43, 89
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UconnectAdvanced Phone Connectivity
................... 366Phone Call Features................................. 363Things You Should Know About YourUconnect Phone................................... 366Uconnect Settings............... 13, 14, 21, 317Uconnect 4 With 7-Inch Display.................... 307Uconnect 4C/4C Nav With 8.4-Inch
Display.......................................................... 323Uconnect Phone................ 359, 360, 361, 362Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress..................... 364Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress................ 364Bluetooth Communication Link................ 367Call By Saying A Phonebook Name........... 363Call Continuation...................................... 366Call Controls............................................. 364Call Termination....................................... 365Cancel Command..................................... 359Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect Phone And Mobile
Phone
................................................... 366Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing..... 361Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device............ 362Dial By Saying A Number.......................... 363

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