Dodge 2012 Challenger-SRT - User Guide - Manual (Page 73)

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT
RATINGS)
Engine/
Transmission
Frontal Area Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.)
Max. Tongue Wt.
3.6L Automatic 12 sq ft (1.11 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
5.7L Automatic 12 sq ft (1.11 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing Condition
Wheels OFF The
Ground
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Flat Tow None NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow
Front NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT RECOMMENDED NOT RECOMMENDED
On Trailer All OK OK
NOTE:
When recreationally towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws.
Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
Recreational towing (with rear wheels on the ground) is
NOT ALLOWED. The only acceptable
method for towing this vehicle (behind another vehicle) is on a vehicle trailer with all four
wheels
OFF the ground.
Use of a towing dolly (with rear wheels on the ground) is NOT ALLOWED, as severe
transmission damage will occur. Use of a towing dolly (with front wheels on the ground) is
not recommended, as vehicle damage may occur.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmis-
sion damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
UTILITY
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