2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 458

STARTING AND OPERATING 457 WARNING! (Continued) 2. GTW 3. GAWR 4. Trailer 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 as a percentage of total trailer weight). Towing Requirements - Tires • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer. Refer to "Tires - General Information" in "Starting and Operating" for the proper inspection procedure. • When replacing tires, refer to "Tires - General Information" in "Starting and Operating" for proper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limits. 5 • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact Towing Requirements - Trailer Brakes spare tire. • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. • Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe This could cause inadequate braking and possible and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to personal injury. "Tires - General Information" in "Starting and Oper• An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer with electronically • Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures before trailer usage. ating" for proper tire inflation procedures.