Towing Requirements - Dodge 2013 Dart Owner's Manual

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Consider the following items when computing the

weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:

• The tongue weight of the trailer.

• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment

put in or on your vehicle.

• The weight of the driver and all passengers.

NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the

trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional

factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options,

must be considered as part of the total load on your

vehicle. Refer to the "Tire and Loading Information

Placard" in "Tire Safety Information" for the maximum

combined weight of occupants and cargo for your

Towing Requirements

To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive-

train components, the following guidelines are recom-

• Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 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.

Perform the maintenance listed in the Maintenance

Schedule. Refer to "Maintenance Schedule" for further

information. When towing a trailer, never exceed the

GAWR or GCWR ratings.

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