Towing Requirements - Dodge 2011 Nitro Owner's Manual

370 STARTING AND OPERATING
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or authorized dealer-installed
options must be considered as part of the total load on
your vehicle. Refer to "Tire Safety Information/Tire and
Loading Information Placard" in "Starting and Operat-
ing" for the maximum combined weight of occupants
and cargo for your vehicle.

Towing Requirements

To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive-
train components the following guidelines are recom-
mended:
CAUTION!
• 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.
Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these
guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as
possible:
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CAUTION! (Continued)
WARNING!
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