1989 Dakota Owner's Manual
Light Bar
The Shelby Dakota light bar is for the placement of lights only and provides NO structural integrity to this vehicle.
DO NOT USE THE LIGHT BAR TO:
- Tie down pay loads
- Support Cargo
- Sit On
Trailer Towing Requirements
Your warranty will stay in effect as long as the trailers you are towing are for non-commercial use AND the following conditions are met:
- A light trailer, 2,000 pounds (907 kg) or less is used. Trailers over 1,200 pounds (550 kg) should have brakes.
- The roads are reasonably level.
- The outside temperature is moderate.
- The trailer tongue load must be added to the tow vehicle load for an accurate figure.
Trailers over 2,000 pounds (907 kg) require special equipment. Contact your dealer or Shelby Automobiles, Inc. for special equipment information and requirements.
Note:
- Trailer towing will affect handling, driveability, and fuel economy.
- The following special maintenance needs to be performed IN ADDITION to the normal maintenance found in the Dodge Owner's Manual:
- Change transmission oil and filter every 12,000 miles.
- Change rear axle lubricant every 12,000 miles*
- Read "Trailer Towing Requirements" of Dodge Owner's Manual before towing.
*The Shelby Dakota is equiped with a limited slip differential. They require a friction control additive. Shelby Automobiles recommends a hypoid gear additive when changing rear axle lubricant.
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