load capacity CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE 2014 1.G User Guide

Towing Requirements – Tires
•Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
• Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper-
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures.
• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
sures before trailer usage.
• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the
proper inspection procedure.
• When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for the proper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher
load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s
GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes
• Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
• An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
• Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
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CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
WARNING!
•Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have a
collision.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing you should allow for addi-
tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. Failure to do so could result in a
collision.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
Towing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping,
and backing up the trailer in an area located away from
heavy traffic.
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Time Delay, Headlight..................... .179
Tip Start ............................... .302
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........344
Tire Markings ........................... .338
Tires...................................95 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................358
Air Pressure .......................... .349
Chains .............................. .360
Changing ............................ .400
Compact Spare ........................ .355
General Information .....................349
High Speed .......................... .352
Inflation Pressures ...................... .350
Jacking .............................. .400
Life of Tires .......................... .358
Load Capacity ........................ .344
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............362
Pressure Warning Light ...................229
Quality Grading ....................... .497Radial
.............................. .352
Replacement .......................... .359
Rotation ............................. .361
Safety .............................. .338
Sizes ............................... .339
Snow Tires ........................... .353
Spare Tire ............................ .400
Spinning ............................ .357
Trailer Towing ........................ .391
Tread Wear Indicators ....................358
Tire Safety Information .....................338
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................388
Tonneau Cover .......................... .101
To Open Hood .......................... .175
Towing ............................... .384
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................143
Disabled

Vehicle ....................... .418
Guide .............................. .387
Recreational .......................... .395
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