Trailer Towing; Warranty Requirements - Dodge 2005 LX Magnum Owner's Manual

Empty Weight
Load (Including driver, pass-
sengers and cargo)
Total
GAWR

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 re-
view 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 ve-
hicles used for trailer towing.
Perform maintenance services as prescribed in the main-
Front Rear Axle
tenance schedules manual. When your vehicle is used for
Axle
trailer towing, never exceed the gross axle weight rating
2054 lbs 1805 lbs
(GAWR) by the addition of:
(932 kg) (819 kg )
271 lbs 579 lbs • The tongue weight of the trailer.
(123 kg) (263 kg)
• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
2325 lbs 2384 lbs
(1055 kg) (1081 kg)
• Remember that everything put in or on the trailer adds
2546 lbs 2708 lbs
(1155 kg) (1228 kg)

Warranty Requirements

The Manufacturer's Passenger Vehicle Warranty will
apply to vehicles used to tow trailers for non-commercial
use. However the following conditions must be met:
• The maximum frontal area of the trailer cannot exceed
• The trailer tongue load must be considered as part of
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put in or on your vehicle.
to the load on your vehicle.
32 square feet (2.97 square meters).
the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire
and Loading Information placard. Refer to the Tire–
Safety Information Section in this manual.
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