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The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the
VehicleIdentificationNumber(VIN).
CurbWeight
Thecurbweightofavehicleisdefinedasthetotalweight
ofthevehiclewithallfluids,includingvehiclefuel,atfull
capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo
loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight
values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a
commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are
added.
GrossVehicleWeightRating(GVWR)
TheGVWRisthetotalallowableweightofyourvehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total
load must be limited so that you do not exceed the
GVWR.
TireSize
Overloading
ThetiresizeontheVehicleCertificationLabelrepresents
the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires
mustbeequaltotheloadcapacityofthistiresize.
The load carrying components (springs, tires, wheels,
etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service as
longasyoudonotexceedtheGVWR.
RimSize
This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size
listed.
The best way to figure out the total weight of your
vehicleistoweighitwhenitisfullyloadedandreadyfor
operation.Weighitonacommercialscaletoensurethat
itisnotovertheGVWR.
InflationPressure
Thisisthecoldtireinflationpressureforyourvehicle,for
allloadingconditions.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler PT Cruiser Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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