Dodge 2012 Avenger - User Guide - Manual (Page 66)

TR
AILER
TOWING
WEIGHTS
(MA
XIMUM
TR
AILER
WEIGHT
R
A
TINGS)
The
following
chart
provides
the
maximum
trailer
weight
ratings
towable
for
your
given
drivetrain.
Maximum
Trailer
W
eight
Ratings
Engine/T
ransmission
Max.
Frontal
Area
Max.
GTW
(Gross
Trailer
Wt.)
Max.
Trailer
Tongue
Wt.
1
2.4L/Auto
11
sq
ft
(1.0
sq.m)
(See
Note
2
)
1,000
lbs
(450
kg)
100
lbs
(45
kg)
3.6L/Auto
22
sq.ft.
(2.0
sq.m)
1,000
lbs
(450
kg)
100
lbs
(45
kg)
Refer
to
local
laws
for
maximum
trailer
towing
speeds.
1
The
trailer
tongue
weight
must
be
considered
as
part
of
the
combined
weight
of
occupants
and
cargo,
and
it
should
never
exceed
the
weight
referenced
on
the
T
ire
and
Loading
Information
placard.
2
Enclosed
trailers
or
open
utility
trailers
with
front
shields/guards
are
not
recommended
for
use
with
four
-cylinder
engines
with
an
automatic
transmission.
Please
see
your
authorized
dealer
for
additional
information.
CAUTION!
T
owing
a
trailer
with
a
larger
than
recommended
frontal
area
could
cause
the
engine
to
overheat
or
cause
severe
engine
damage
under
extreme
conditions.
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