2023 DODGE HORNET towing capacity

STARTING AND OPERATING121
Inflation Pressure
This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for
all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
Curb Weight
The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight
of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full
capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo
loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight
values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a
commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are
added.
Loading
The actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear
of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined by
weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation.
The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commercial
scale to ensure that the GVWR has not been exceeded.
The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should then
be determined separately to be sure that the load is
properly distributed over the front and rear axle. Weighing
the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the front or
rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within
the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted from
front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the
specified weight limitations are met. Store the heavier
items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed
equally. Stow all loose items securely before driving.
Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect
on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way
the brakes operate.
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 the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage,
follow the requirements and recommendations in this
manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing.
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
Úpage 120.
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 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
Úpage 120.
Tongue Weight (TW)
The TW is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by
the trailer. You must consider this as part of the load on
your vehicle.
Trailer Frontal Area
The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the
maximum width of the front of a trailer.
WARNING!
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or
the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, parts on
your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your
vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose control.
Overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle.
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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124STARTING AND OPERATING
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.
 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.
 Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will
not increase the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limits.
 For further information
Úpage 246.
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 lb (453 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
1,543 lb (700 kg).
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 the trailer wiring connector from the vehicle
(or any other device plugged into vehicle’s electrical
connectors) before launching a boat into water.
 Be sure to reconnect once clear from water area.
WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload 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 stopping
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 lb (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
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252SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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
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Brake System ...................................................... 236, 265
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................................................ 265 Fluid Check..................................................... 236
, 269
Master Cylinder ....................................................... 236
Parking ....................................................................... 82
Warning Light ............................................................. 71
Brake/Transmission Interlock........................................86
Brightness, Interior Lights ....................................... 42
, 43
Bulb Replacement ....................................................... 246
Bulbs, Light................................................................... 201
CCamera, Rear ............................................................... 116
Capacities, Fuel............................................................ 268
Caps, Filler Fuel .......................................................................... 119
Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 226
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................................... 234
Car Washes .................................................................. 263
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......................................... 202
Cargo Tie-Downs ............................................................. 64
Cellular Phone .............................................................. 153
Certification Label ........................................................ 120
Chains, Tire................................................................... 259
Change Oil Indicator ....................................................... 68
Changing A Flat Tire ..................................................... 206
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................................................... 247
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .........79
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............................... 199
Checks, Safety.............................................................. 199
Child Restraint.............................................................. 188 Child Restraints
Booster Seats .......................................................... 191
Child Seat Installation ............................................. 198How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt .................195Infant And Child Restraints ..................................... 190
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children............... 192
Older Children And Child Restraints....................... 190
Seating Positions ..................................................... 191
Child Safety Locks .......................................................... 25
Clean Air Gasoline ........................................................ 266
Cleaning Wheels .....................................................................262
Windshield Wiper Blades ........................................ 230
Climate Control ............................................................... 46 Automatic ................................................................... 46
Cold Weather Operation ................................................. 81
Compact Spare Tire ...................................................... 258
Connector Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......................... 51
Console............................................................................ 51 Floor ........................................................................... 51
Contract, Service .......................................................... 272
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..........................234
Cooling System ............................................................. 233 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ....................................234
Coolant Level ................................................. 233
, 235
Cooling Capacity ...................................................... 268
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....................................... 234 Drain, Flush, And Refill............................................233
Inspection ................................................................ 235 Points To Remember .............................................. 235
Pressure Cap ........................................................... 234
Radiator Cap............................................................ 234
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........ 233
, 268, 269
Cornering Lights ............................................................. 41
Corrosion Protection .................................................... 262
Cruise Light ..................................................................... 77 Customer Assistance ................................................... 270
Cybersecurity ................................................................ 129
DDaytime Running Lights ................................................. 40Defroster, Windshield .................................................. 200
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 227
Disabled Vehicle Towing .............................................. 220
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................................... 234
Door Ajar .................................................................. 72
, 73
Door Ajar Light ......................................................... 72, 73
Door Locks ...................................................................... 22 Dead Lock Device ..................................................... 25
Passive Entry ............................................................. 23
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Electric Brake Control System..................................... 155 Anti-Lock Brake System ......................................... 154
Traction Control System ................................ 157
, 158
Electric Parking Brake ....................................................82
Electrical Power Outlets..................................................52 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ................................ 156
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...................... 72Emergency Braking ...................................................... 164
Emergency Gas Can Refueling .................................... 217
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ......................................... 203
Jacking..................................................................... 206
Jump Starting .......................................................... 215
Towing ..................................................................... 220
Emission Control System Maintenance.........................79
Engine ........................................................................... 226 Air Cleaner ............................................................... 229Break-In Recommendations ..................................... 82
Checking Oil Level .................................................. 227Compartment .......................................................... 226
Compartment Identification ................................... 226Coolant (Antifreeze) ................................................ 269
Cooling..................................................................... 233
Exhaust Gas Caution .............................................. 202
Fails To Start .............................................................. 81
Flooded, Starting ....................................................... 81
Fuel Requirements ................................................. 266 Jump Starting .......................................................... 215
Oil ...........................................................228
, 268, 269
Oil Filler Cap ............................................................ 226 Oil Filter ....................................................................228
Oil Selection ................................................... 228
, 268
Oil Synthetic ............................................................. 228
Overheating ............................................................. 218
Starting....................................................................... 80
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............. 184
, 222
Ethanol .......................................................................... 266
Exhaust Gas Cautions ..................................................202
Exhaust System .................................................. 202
, 232
Exterior Lighting .............................................................. 40
Exterior Lights ........................................................40
, 201
FFilters Air Cleaner ............................................................... 229
Air Conditioning ................................................50
, 230
Engine Oil ................................................................. 228
Engine Oil Disposal..................................................228
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................................................... 203
Turn Signals ...............................................42
, 77, 201
Flash-To-Pass .................................................................. 41
Flat Tire Changing ............................................... 246
, 258
Flat Tire Stowage ................................................ 246, 258
Flooded Engine Starting ................................................. 81
Floor Console .................................................................. 51
Fluid Capacities ............................................................268
Fluid Leaks ....................................................................201
Fluid Level Checks Brake ........................................................................ 236
Engine Oil ................................................................. 227 Fluid, Brake................................................................... 269
Fold-Flat Seats ................................................................ 28
Folding Rear Seats ......................................................... 28
Forward Collision Warning ........................................... 162
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ............................................... 219
Fuel................................................................................ 266
Additives .................................................................. 267
Clean Air .................................................................. 266
Ethanol..................................................................... 266Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ................................................ 119Gasoline ................................................................... 266
Light ........................................................................... 75
Materials Added ...................................................... 267
Methanol ................................................................. 266
Octane Rating.................................................266
, 269
Specifications .......................................................... 269
Tank Capacity .......................................................... 268
Fuses ............................................................................. 237
GGarage Door Opener (HomeLink®)............................... 36
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............................................. 119
Gasoline, (Fuel) ............................................................ 266
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................................................... 266
Gasoline, Reformulated ............................................... 266
Gear Ranges ................................................................... 86
Gear Selector Override................................................. 218
Gear Shift Indicator ........................................................ 68 Glass Cleaning .............................................................. 264
Gross Axle Weight Rating ............................................. 121
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ....................................... 121
GVWR ............................................................................ 120
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Headlight Switch ........................................................40
Headlights ..................................................................40
Headlights On With Wipers .......................................41
High Beam...........................................................40
, 78
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...................................40
Hood Open .................................................................73
Intensity Control ..................................................42
, 43
Interior ........................................................................42
LaneSense .................................................................75
Liftgate Open.............................................................. 73
Lights On Reminder ...................................................41
Low Fuel .....................................................................75
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...................... 75
Oil Pressure ................................................................73
Oil Temperature .........................................................73
Park ............................................................................77
Passing ....................................................................... 41
Seat Belt Reminder ...................................................73
Security Alarm ............................................................73
Service ..................................................................... 246
Service Forward Collision Warning ...........................75
Service Stop Start ...................................................... 75
Stop Start Active ........................................................77
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .................... 75
, 165
Towing Hook Breakdown...........................................76
Traction Control ...................................................... 157
Transmission Temperature .......................................76
Turn Signals ....................................... 40
, 42, 77, 201
Vanity Mirror............................................................... 34
Loading Vehicle ............................................................ 120 Tires ......................................................................... 251
Locks Auto Unlock ................................................................25
Child Protection .........................................................25
Power Door .................................................................22 Low Tire Pressure System ............................................165
Lubrication, Body .......................................................... 230
Lug Nuts/Bolts .............................................................. 265
MMaintenance ................................................................... 58
Maintenance Free Battery ...........................................227
Maintenance Schedule ................................................ 223
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .................. 75Manual Service .....................................................................274
Memory Feature (Memory Seats) .................................. 27
Memory Seat ................................................................... 27 Memory Settings............................................................. 27
Methanol ....................................................................... 266
Mirrors ............................................................................. 34 Automatic Dimming................................................... 34
Heated................................................................. 34
, 36
Outside ................................................................ 34, 35
Rearview ...........................................................34, 203
Vanity.......................................................................... 34
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle.......................................................................... 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System..................................... 165
Mopar Parts .................................................................. 273
Multi-Function Control Lever .......................................... 40
NNew Vehicle Break-In Period .......................................... 82
OOccupant Restraints ..................................................... 168
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... 266, 269
Oil Change Reset
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...................................................... 68 Oil Filter, Change .......................................................... 228
Oil Filter, Selection ....................................................... 228
Oil Pressure Light ........................................................... 73
Oil, Engine ............................................................ 228
, 269
Capacity ................................................................... 268
Checking .................................................................. 227
Dipstick .................................................................... 227
Disposal ................................................................... 228
Filter ......................................................................... 228
Filter Disposal.......................................................... 228
Identification Logo .................................................. 228
Materials Added To ................................................. 228 Pressure Warning Light ............................................ 73
Recommendation...........................................228
, 268
Synthetic .................................................................. 228
Viscosity ................................................................... 268
Onboard Diagnostic System .......................................... 78
Operator Manual Owner's Manual ...................................................... 274
Outlet Power ......................................................................... 52
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................................... 34
, 35
Overheating, Engine ..................................................... 218
PPaint Care ..................................................................... 262
Panic Alarm ..................................................................... 13 Parking Brake ................................................................. 82
ParkSense Front And Rear ........................................................ 105
ParkSense Active Park Assist ...................................... 108
ParkSense System ....................................................... 105
Pedestrian Warning System ........................................ 164
Performance .......................................................... 69
, 152
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Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ................................ 269
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................................16
Service Assistance ....................................................... 270
Service Contract ........................................................... 272
Service Manuals........................................................... 274
Shift Lever Override ..................................................... 218
ShiftingAutomatic Transmission............................................86
Shoulder Belts .............................................................. 170
Side Distance Warning ................................................ 107
Side View Mirror Adjustment ................................... 34
, 35
Signals, Turn................................................... 42, 77, 201
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)........................................... 259
Snow Tires .................................................................... 257
Spare Tires ................................................................... 258
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................................................ 269Oil ............................................................................. 269
Speedometer...................................................................69
Starting ..................................................................... 18
, 80
Automatic Transmission............................................80
Button .........................................................................16
Cold Weather ............................................................. 81
Engine Fails To Start..................................................81
Remote ....................................................................... 18
Starting And Operating ...................................................80 Starting Procedures ........................................................80
Steering Tilt Column .................................................................26
Wheel, Heated ...........................................................26
Wheel, Tilt...................................................................26
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ................................... 150
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls..... 150
Storage ............................................................................50
Storage, Vehicle .............................................................. 50 Stuck, Freeing ............................................................... 219
Sun Roof ................................................................... 56
, 58
Sun Visor ......................................................................... 34
Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag ..................176
Surround View Camera System ...................................117
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................................................... 228
System, Remote Starting ............................................... 18
TTelescoping Steering Column ........................................ 26
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ......................... 49 Tie Down Hooks, Cargo .................................................. 64
Tilt Steering Column ....................................................... 26
Time Delay Headlight .................................................................... 41
Tire And Loading Information Placard ......................... 251
Tire Inflator Kit — If Equipped

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................................ 211
Tire Markings ................................................................ 246
Tire Safety Information................................................. 246
Tire Service Kit .............................................................. 211
Tires ................................................... 201
, 254, 258, 260
Aging (Life Of Tires) ................................................. 256
Air Pressure.............................................................. 254
Chains ...................................................................... 259
Changing .................................................................. 206
Compact Spare ........................................................ 258
General Information ...................................... 254
, 258
High Speed .............................................................. 255
Inflation Pressure ....................................................254 Jacking .....................................................................206
Life Of Tires .............................................................. 256
Load Capacity .......................................................... 251
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..............75
, 165
Quality Grading ........................................................ 260 Radial ....................................................................... 255
Replacement ........................................................... 256
Rotation ................................................................... 260
Safety .............................................................. 246
, 254
Sizes......................................................................... 247
Snow Tires ............................................................... 257 Spare Tires .............................................................. 258Spinning ................................................................... 255
Trailer Towing .......................................................... 124
Tread Wear Indicators ............................................ 256
Wheel Nut Torque ................................................... 265
To Open Hood ................................................................. 58
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight..................................... 123
Towing ........................................................................... 121 Disabled Vehicle...................................................... 220
Guide........................................................................ 122
Recreational ............................................................ 126
Weight ...................................................................... 122
Towing Behind A Motorhome ...................................... 126
Towing Eyes .................................................................. 221
Traction ......................................................................... 127
Traction Control ...................................................157
, 158
Traffic Sign Recognition System............................. 76, 99
Trailer Towing ............................................................... 121 Minimum Requirements ......................................... 123Tips........................................................................... 125
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................................... 123
Wiring ....................................................................... 124
Trailer Towing Guide .................................................... 122
Trailer Weight................................................................ 122
Transaxle Automatic .................................................................. 85
Operation ................................................................... 85
Transfer Case Fluid ......................................................................... 269
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