Dodge CHALLENGER 2020 Owner's Manual page 207

206 STARTING AND OPERATING
WARNING! (Continued)
Vehicles with trailers should not be parked
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on a grade. When parking, apply the
parking brake on the tow vehicle. Put the
tow vehicle transmission in PARK. Always,
block or "chock" the trailer wheels.
GCWR must not be exceeded.
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Total weight must be distributed between
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the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the
following four ratings are not exceeded:
Max loading as defined on the "Tire and
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Loading Information" placard.
GTW
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GAWR
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Tongue weight rating for the trailer
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hitch utilized.
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.
CAUTION!
Do not tow a trailer at all during the first
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500 miles (805 km) the new vehicle is
driven. The engine, axle or other parts could
be damaged.
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.
Towing Requirements — Tires
Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a
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compact spare tire.
Do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h)
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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 proce-
dures.
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
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over 1,000 lbs (453 kg) and required for
trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg).