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GrossVehicleWeightRating(GVWR)
TheGVWRisthetotalallowableweightofyourvehicle.
This includes 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 your vehicle will provide satisfactory
serviceaslongasyoudonotexceedtheGVWRandfront
andrearGAWR.
GrossAxleWeightRating(GAWR)
The best way to figure out the total weight of your
vehicleistoweighitwhenitisfullyloadedandreadyfor
operation.Weighitonacommercialscaletoinsurethatit
isnotovertheGVWR.
TheGAWRisthemaximumcapacityofthefrontandrear
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
evenly.Makesurethatyoudonotexceedeitherfrontor
rearGAWR.
Figureouttheweightonthefrontandrearofthevehicle
separately. It is important that you distribute the load
evenlyoverthefrontandrearaxles.
WARNING!
Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is
importantthatyoudonotexceedthemaximumfront
or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can
result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
controlofthevehicleandhaveanaccident.
Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and
shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension
components do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s
GVWR.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Sebring Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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