2004 Dodge Dakota Owner's Manual - Page 195

STARTING AND OPERATING 195 See your dealer or a reputable installer of aftermarket equipment for further information on the installation of these supports. TRAILER TOWING To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing. Definitions The following trailer towing related terminology definitions will assist in understanding the subsequent sections: GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT RATING (GCWR) is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination. (Note that GCWR ratings include a 68 kg (150 lb.) allowance for the presence of a driver.) Tongue Weight (of a trailer) is the weight placed on a vehicle's trailer hitch by the trailer. GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT (GTW) is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and ready for operation condition. TRAILER SWAY CONTROL is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer WARNING! It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure every one in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly 5