weight CHRYSLER 300 2015 2.G Owner's Manual

Trailer And Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the
rear can cause the trailer to swayseverelyside to side
which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
many trailer collisions.
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your bumper or trailer hitch.
Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
•The tongue weight of the trailer.
•The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
•The weight of the driver and all passengers.
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NOTE:Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must
be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Refer to the “Tire And Loading Information” placard for
the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo
for your vehicle.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive-
train components the following guidelines are recom-
mended:
WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to an injury collision.
Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing
as safe as possible:
•Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and it will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have a collision.
•When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor performance, or dam-
age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering,
suspension, chassis structure, or tires.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to
the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow
enough slack for turning corners.
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on
the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic
transmission in PARK. Always, block or$chock$
the trailer wheels.
•GCWR must not be exceeded.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. Max loading as defined on the “Tire and Loading
Information” placard.
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized. (This requirement may limit the ability to
always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue
weight as a percentage of total trailer weight.)
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Cooling System.........................491
Engine Oil............................477
Transfer Case..........................500
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts...........528
Fog Lights..............................150
Folding Rear Seat.........................138
Forward Collision Warning..................199
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................459
Fuel...................................413
Additives.............................415
Clean Air.............................414
Ethanol..............................414
Filler Door (Gas Cap)....................263
Gasoline..............................413
Gauge...............................263
Materials Added........................415
Methanol.............................414
Octane Rating..........................413
Requirements..........................413
Specifications..........................528
Tank Capacity..........................527
Fuel, Flexible............................417
Fuses..................................508
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)............228
Gasoline, Clean Air........................414
Gasoline (Fuel)...........................413
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................414
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.....................263
Fuel.................................263
Speedometer..........................263
Tachometer............................263
Gear Ranges.............................346
General Information.......................412
Glass Cleaning...........................506
Gross Axle Weight Rating...................425
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................425
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INDEX 557

Jacking...............................445
Life Of Tires...........................397
Load Capacity.........................382
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............402
Pressure Warning Light...................263
Quality Grading........................546
Radial...............................390
Replacement...........................398
Rotation..............................401
Safety...............................375
Sizes................................377
Snow Tires............................392
Spare Tire.............................446
Spinning.............................396
Trailer Towing.........................435
Tread Wear Indicators....................396
Tire Safety Information.....................375
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................432
To Open Hood...........................144
Towing................................426
Disabled Vehicle........................463
Guide...............................431
Recreational...........................440
Weight...............................431
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome...........440
Traction................................356
Traction Control..........................366
Trailer Towing...........................426
Cooling System Tips.....................440
Hitches..............................430
Minimum Requirements..................433
Ti p s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..439
Trailer And Tongue Weight................432
Wiring...............................437
Trailer Towing Guide.......................431
Trailer Weight............................431
Transfer Case............................500
Fluid................................500
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