Dodge 2005 LX Magnum - Manual (Page 251)

Front
Axle Rear Axle
Empty Weight 2054 lbs
(932 kg) 1805 lbs
(819 kg )
Load (Including driver, pass-
sengers and cargo) 271 lbs
(123 kg)
579 lbs
(263 kg)
Total 2325 lbs
(1055 kg)
2384 lbs
(1081 kg)
GAWR 2546 lbs
(1155 kg)
2708 lbs
(1228 kg)
TRAILER TOWING
In this section you will find safety tips and information
on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do
with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer carefully re-
view this information to tow your load as efficiently and
safely as possible.
To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements
and recommendations in this manual concerning ve-
hicles used for trailer towing.
Perform maintenance services as prescribed in the main-
tenance schedules manual. When your vehicle is used for
trailer towing, never exceed the gross axle weight rating
(GAWR) by the addition of:
• The tongue weight of the trailer.
• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
• Remember that everything put in or on the trailer adds
to the load on your vehicle.
Warranty Requirements
The Manufacturer’s Passenger Vehicle Warranty will
apply to vehicles used to tow trailers for non-commercial
use. However the following conditions must be met:
• The maximum frontal area of the trailer cannot exceed
32 square feet (2.97 square meters).
• The trailer tongue load must be considered as part of
the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire
and Loading Information placard. Refer to the Tire–
Safety Information Section in this manual.
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