Dodge Dakota 2006 Owner's Manual page 266

actuated brakes.When towing a trailerequipped with
a hydraulic sur ge actuated brake system,an electr onic
brake contr oller is notr equir ed.
− Trailerbrakes ar e r ecommended fortrailers over1,000
lbs (454 kg)and r equir ed fortrailers in excess of2,000
lbs (907 kg).
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 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 pedalef fort,and longer stopping distances.
STARTING AND OPERATING
W ARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's hy-
draulic brake lines.Itcan overload your brake sys-
tem and cause itto fail.You mightnothave brakes
when you need them and could have an accident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis-
tance.When towing you should allow foradditional
space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front
of you.Failure to do so could resultin an accident.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights & W iring
Wheneveryou pulla trailer ,r egar dlessofthe trailersize
stop lightsand turn signalson the trailerar e r equir ed f
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may includ
wiring harness.Use a factory appr oved trailer harnes
and connector .
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