Towing requirements — tires, Towing requirements — trailer brakes – Dodge 2015 Charger - Owner Manual User Manual

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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

“Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper-

ating” for information on tire pressures and for proper

tire inflation procedures.

• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-

sures before trailer usage.

• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage

before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General

Information” in “Starting and Operating” for informa-

tion on tread wear indicators and for the proper

inspection procedure.

• When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-

mation” in “Starting and Operating” for information

on replacement tires and for the proper tire replace-

ment procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load

carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s GVWR

and GAWR limits.

Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
• Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or

vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.

This could cause inadequate braking and possible

personal injury.

• An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is

required when towing a trailer with electronically

actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with

a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic

brake controller is not required.

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