2005 Dodge Neon Owner's Manual - Page 148

148 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 review 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 vehicles used for trailer towing. Perform maintenance services as prescribed in the maintenance 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 trailer load for vehicles with the Standard 2.0L Engine and manual tranaxles is 1,500 lbs (680 kg). • The maximum trailer load for vehicles with the Standard 2.0L Engine and automatic transaxles is 1,000 lbs (454 kg). • Trailer towing is not recommended for vehicles with the optional 2.0L Magnum Engine (R/T) and manual transaxle. • If using a manual transaxle vehicle for trailer towing, all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage. • The maximum frontal area of the trailer cannot exceed 20 square feet (1.86 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