trailer CHRYSLER 300 2021 Owner's Manual

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 229
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
NOTE:
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on
t h
e driver’s side B-pillar or the rear edge of the
driver's side door.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including
t h

e spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and
inflate to the recommended pressure for your
vehicle.

Example Tire Placard Location (Door) Example Tire Placard Location (B-pillar)

Tire And Loading Information Placard

Tire And Loading Information Placard

This placard tells you important information about
t h

e:

1. Number of people that can be carried in the ve
hicle.

2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3
. T
ire size designed for your vehicle.
4
. C old tire inflation pressures for the front, rear,
a
nd spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not
exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your
vehicle. You will not exceed the tire's load carrying
capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions,
tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified
on the Tire and Loading Information placard in
“Vehicle Loading”
Ú page 113.
NOTE:
Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross
a x
le weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded.
For further information on GAWRs, vehicle loading,
a n

d trailer towing Ú page 113.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of
y ou

r vehicle, locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on the Tire and Loading
Information placard. The combined weight of
occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue
weight (if applicable) should never exceed the
weight referenced here.8

230 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Steps For Determining Correct Load
Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined
we

ight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
th
e driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the
dri
ver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the
av
ailable amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.) (5) Determine the combined weight of
l
u

ggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
lo
ad from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and
t h

ere will be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 295 kg (635-340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as
shown in step 4.
NOTE:
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
The following table shows examples on how to
calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing
capacities of your vehicle with varying seating
configurations and number and size of occu -
pants. This table is for illustration purposes only
a n

d may not be accurate for the seating and
load carry capacity of your vehicle.
For the following example, the combined weight
of occupants and cargo should never exceed
865 lbs (392 kg).

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It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at
full capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the
run flat mode.
See the Tire Pressure Monitoring section for more
in

formation.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions,
do not spin your vehicle's wheels above 30 mph
( 4
8 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds
c on
tinuously without stopping.
For further information
Ú page 192.
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment
tires to help you in determining when your tires
should be replaced.

Tire Tread

These indicators are molded into the bottom of the
tr
ead grooves. They will appear as bands when the
tread depth becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm).
Wh

en the tread is worn to the tread wear
indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying
factors including, but not limited to:
Driving style.
Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pres -
sures can cause uneven wear patterns to
d e
velop across the tire tread. These abnormal
wear patterns will reduce tread life, resulting in
the need for earlier tire replacement.
Distance driven.
Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V
or higher, and Summer tires typically have a
reduced tread life. Rotation of these tires per
the vehicle scheduled maintenance is highly
recommended.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces
generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause tire damage or failure. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)
for

more than 30 seconds continuously when
you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a
spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
1 — Worn Tire
2 — New TireWARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after
six years, regardless of the remaining tread.
Failure to follow this warning can result in
sudden tire failure. You could lose control and
have a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.

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Fluid, Brake...................................................250Fog Lights........................................................42Fold-Flat Seats.................................................27Folding Rear Seats..........................................27Forward Collision Warning.............................146Four-Way Hazard Flasher...............................179Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................................192Fuel...............................................................246Additives...................................................246Clean Air....................................................246Ethanol......................................................247Gasoline....................................................246Gauge..........................................................75Materials Added........................................246Methanol...................................................247Octane Rating.................................246, 249Requirements...........................................246Specifications............................................249Tank Capacity............................................248Fuses.............................................................214
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)....................37Gasoline, Clean Air........................................246Gasoline, Reformulated.................................246Gauges
Fuel.............................................................75Gear Ranges....................................................87Glass Cleaning...............................................244
Gross Axle Weight Rating.....................113, 114Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................113, 114GVWR............................................................113
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or
Shallow Standing Water
.......................120Hazard Warning Flashers..............................179Head Restraints........................................32, 33Head Rests...............................................32, 33Headlights....................................................222Automatic....................................................41Cleaning...................................................242High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch..........41Lights On Reminder.....................................42On With Wipers............................................42Passing........................................................41Switch..........................................................40Time Delay...................................................42Washers...................................................201Heated Mirrors.................................................36Heated Seats...................................................30Heater, Engine Block.......................................84High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch..............................................................41Hill Start Assist..............................................141Hitches Trailer Towing...........................................115
Holder, Coin.....................................................52HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................37Hood Prop........................................................59Hood Release...................................................59
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Ignition.............................................................15Switch..........................................................15Inside Rearview Mirror...........................34, 179Instrument Cluster....................................64, 66Descriptions.................................................78Display..................................................66, 68Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...................244Interior Appearance Care..............................243Interior Lights...................................................43
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Jack Location................................................183Jack Operation..............................................184Jacking Instructions......................................184Jump Starting.......................................186, 187
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Key FobArm The System
...........................................18Unlatch The Trunk.......................................13Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)...............................................................13

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Starting............................................................81Automatic Transmission..............................81Button.........................................................15Cold Weather..............................................83Engine Fails To Start...................................83Starting And Operating....................................81Starting Procedures.........................................81Steering...........................................................23Column Lock...............................................23Power..........................................................92Tilt Column...........................................23, 24Wheel, Heated.............................................24Wheel, Tilt............................................23, 24Storage..........................................................242Storage, Vehicle......................................50, 242Storing Your Vehicle......................................242Stuck, Freeing...............................................192Sun Roof..........................................................58Sunglasses Storage.........................................52Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag.....159Synthetic Engine Oil.......................................203
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Telescoping Steering Column...................23, 24Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............49Tilt Steering Column.................................23, 24Time Delay
Headlight.....................................................42Tire And Loading Information Placard...........229
Tire Markings................................................225Tire Safety Information.................................225Tires...................................177, 232, 236, 241Aging (Life Of Tires)..................................234Air Pressure..............................................232Chains......................................................239Changing.........................................182, 184Compact Spare.........................................236General Information........................232, 236High Speed...............................................233Inflation Pressure.....................................232Jacking.....................................................184Life Of Tires..............................................234Load Capacity...........................................229Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..76, 148Quality Grading.........................................241Radial.......................................................233Replacement............................................235Rotation....................................................240Safety..............................................225, 232Sizes.........................................................226Snow Tires................................................236Spare Tires.............................183, 236, 237Spinning...................................................234Trailer Towing...........................................117Tread Wear Indicators..............................234Wheel Nut Torque.....................................245To Open Hood..................................................59Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight......................116
Towing...........................................................114Behind A Motorhome................................119Disabled Vehicle.......................................193Guide........................................................116Recreational.............................................119Weight......................................................116Towing Behind A Motorhome........................119Traction.........................................................119Traction Control............................................142Trailer Towing................................................114Hitches.....................................................115Minimum Requirements...........................116Tips...........................................................118Trailer And Tongue Weight........................116Wiring.......................................................118Trailer Towing Guide.....................................116Trailer Weight................................................116Transfer CaseFluid.................................................213, 250Maintenance............................................213Transmission....................................................87Automatic..........................................87, 212Fluid..........................................................250Maintenance............................................212Shifting........................................................85Transporting Pets..........................................176Tread Wear Indicators...................................234Trunk Lid (Deck Lid).........................................60Trunk Release Remote Control........................60
Turn Signals..............................................43, 78