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When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over-
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a
loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas-
sis structure or tires.
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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.
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Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in
P for Park. Always, block or
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chock
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the trailer wheels.
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GCWR must not be exceeded.
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Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of 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 essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to the
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Summary of Contents for Dodge Caravan 2007
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Page 121: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 3 ...
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Page 208: ...INSTRUMENT PANELS AND CONTROLS 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
Page 209: ...BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 4 ...
Page 210: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH TACH 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
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Page 335: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 335 5 ...
Page 393: ...Jack Engagement Locations WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 393 6 ...
Page 402: ...Jack Engagement Locations 402 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...
Page 414: ...2 4L ENGINE Engine Compartment 2 4L Engine 414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...
Page 415: ...3 3L 3 8L ENGINES Engine Compartment 3 3L 3 8L Engines MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 7 ...
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