2008 Chrysler Pacifica Owners Manual

STARTING AND OPERATING
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Gross  Com bination   Weigh t Ratin g  (GCWR)
The gross  combination   weight  rating  (GCWR) is the total
perm issible   weight   of  you r  vehicle   and  trailer   when
weighed   in  combination.   (Note  that   GCWR  ratings  in-
clude  a  150 lbs  (68 kg)  allow ance  for the  presence   of a
driver).
Tongue  Weigh t (TW)
The  downw  ard  force  exerted   on  the  hitch  ball   by  the
trailer.  In  most  cases  it shou ld  not  be  less  than  10% or
more  than 15% of the  trailer  load . You must consid er  this
as part  of  the load  on  you r vehicle.
Fron tal Area
Gross  Axle  Weigh t Ratin g (GAWR)
The maxim um  height and  maxim um width  of the  front of
a trailer.
The GAWR is the maxim um  capacity  of the front and  rear
axles.  Distribu te  the  load  over  the  front  and   rear  axles
evenly.  Make sure  that  you  do not  exceed  either  front or
rear  GAWR.
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Trailer  Sway  Con trol
The trailer  sway  control  is  a telescop ing  link that  can  be
installed  betw een the hitch  receiver  and the  trailer tongu e
that  typ ically provid es adjustable  friction  associated  with
the  telescop ing motion   to dampen   any  unw anted  trailer
swaying  motions   while  traveling.
WARN ING!
It is  importan  t that  you  do  not  exceed  the maxim  um
fron t or  rear  GAWR. A  dangerou  s drivin  g condition
can resu lt  if eith er ratin  g is exceed ed.  You could  lose
control  of  the  veh icle and  have  an  accid ent.
Product Specification
CategoriesChrysler Manuals, Chrysler Pacifica Manuals
Model Year2008
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