2004 Dodge Dakota Owner's Manual - Page 199

STARTING AND OPERATING 199 2. GTW 3. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight [15% to 25% for a 5th Wheel style trailer] as a percentage of total trailer weight.) 4. GAWR ratings NOTE: Towing a trailer equipped with more than the standard lighting (turn, tail, stop and backup lights) may cause an abnormally high electrical current draw through the headlight switch, causing the switch to fail. To prevent a recurring switch failure install a trailer tow wiring harness overlay kit with relay to bypass headlight switch (available from your dealer). Trailer Towing Information (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) Trailer Towing Guide NOTE: For trailer towing information (maximum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website address: http:// www.dodge.com/towing. In Canada, refer to the following website address: http:// www.dodge.ca. Trailer Towing Requirements All Dodge Dakota trucks are intended to tow trailers up to 2,000 lbs. without added equipment or alterations to standard equipment. Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs. with the Trailer Tow Package. The electrical part of this package includes an instruction sheet, a 7/4 pin adaptor, a wiring pigtail for an aftermarket electric trailer brake controller, and three relays that must be installed into the power distribution center. These items are stored in the glove box. Also included in the Trailer Tow Package are two fuses and a relay that are located on the driver's side of the engine compartment on a harness near the Power Distribution Center. This relay and the fuses power up the trailer towing option. See your Dodge dealer for further information. If you regularly pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stop and turn signals on the trailer are recommended for motoring safety. To handle the additional electrical load 5