STARTING AND OPERATING
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Overloading
Loading
The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires,
wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory
serviceaslongasyoudonotexceedtheGVWRandthe
frontandrearGAWR.
To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty
weight,axle-by-axleandside-by-side.Storeheavieritems
down low and be sure you distribute their weight as
evenly as possible. Stow all loose items securely before
driving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you
haveexceededeitherGAWR,butthetotalloadiswithin
the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight.
Improperweightdistributioncanhaveanadverseeffect
onthewayyourvehiclesteersandhandlesandtheway
thebrakesoperate.
The best way to figure out the total weight of your
vehicleistoweighitwhenitisfullyloadedandreadyfor
operation.Weighitonacommercialscaletoensurethat
itisnotovertheGVWR.
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Figureouttheweightonthefrontandrearofthevehicle
separately. It is important that you distribute the load
evenlyoverthefrontandrearaxles.
NOTE:
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Refertothe“VehicleCertificationLabel”affixedtothe
rearofthedriver’sdoorforyourvehicle’sGVWRand
GAWRs.
Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and
shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension
components do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s
GVWR.
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Refer to the “Tire Placard” for your vehicle’s proper
tirepressure.
| Categories | Chrysler 300 Manuals, Chrysler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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