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STARTING AND OPERATING
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The bar code allow s a computer scanner to read the
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Type of Vehicle
WARN ING!
Becau se the fron t wheels drive and steer the veh icle, 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.
Month Day and Hour of Manu factu re (MDH )
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allow able weight of you r vehicle.
This inclu des driver, passengers, and cargo. The total
load must be limited so that you do not exceed the
GVWR.
Overloading
The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires,
wheels, etc.) of you r vehicle will provid e satisfactory
service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and
front and rear GAWR.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The best way to figure out the total weight of you r
vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully load ed and read y
for operation. Weigh it on a commercial scale to insu re
that it is not over the GVWR.
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.
Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle
separately. It is important that you distribu te the load
evenly over the front and rear axles.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Town and Country Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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