Dodge grand caravan 2011 Owner's Manual page 318

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STARTING AND OPERATING
• Safety chains must always be
used between your vehicle and
trailer. Always connect the chains
to the frame or 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 park-
ing, apply the parking brake on the
tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle
automatic transmission in PARK.
Always, block or chock the 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:
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1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Trailer tongue weight rating for
that trailer hitch. (This requirement
may limit the ability to always achieve
the 10% to 15% range of trailer
tongue weight as a percentage of
total trailer weight.)
Towing Requirements – Tires
• Do not attempt to tow a trailer while
using a compact spare tire.
• Proper tire inflation pressures are es-
sential to the safe and satisfactory op-
eration of your vehicle. Refer to "Tires –
General Information" in "Starting and
Operating" for proper tire inflation pro-
cedures.
• 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. Re-
fer to "Tires – General Information" in
"Starting and Operating" for the proper
inspection procedure.
• When replacing tires, refer to "Tires –
General Information" in "Starting and
Operating" for proper tire replacement
procedures. Replacing tires with a
higher load carrying capacity will not
increase the vehicle's GVWR and
GAWR limits.