towing capacity CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2007 1.G Owners Manual

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 and in the “Vehicle Loading” sec-
tion of this manual.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWR’s) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
GAWR’s, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to the
“Vehicle Loading” section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
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.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on
your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-
sengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available 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. (since 5 x 150 = 750,
and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage 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, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this
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manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
NOTE:The following table shows examples on how to
calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capaci-
ties of your vehicle with varying seating configurations
and number and size of occupants. This table is forillustration purposes only and may not be accurate for
the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.NOTE:For the following example, the combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865
lbs. (392 Kg).
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Tachometer........................... 137
Telescoping Steering Column.............. 107
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)....... 183
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......139,257
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............. 50
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 15
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 15
Tilt Steering Column.................... 107
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 225
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 224
Tire Markings......................... 220
Tire Safety Information................... 220
TIREFIT.............................. 257
Tires ........................... 58,229,343
Aging(LifeofTires) ................... 233
Air Pressure......................... 229
Alignment.......................... 235
Chains............................. 235
General Information................... 229
High Speed......................... 231
Inflation Pressures.................... 230
LifeofTires ......................... 233
Load Capacity....................225,226Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 239
Quality Grading...................... 343
Radial............................. 232
Replacement......................... 234
Rotation ............................ 237
Safety ...........................220,229
Sizes ............................... 222
Snow Tires.......................... 236
Spinning ............................ 232
TreadWearIndicators .................. 233
Towing .............................. 254
Behind a Motor Home................. 254
Disabled Vehicle...................... 266
Recreational......................... 254
Trailering ........................... 254
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home....... 254
Traction Control........................ 215
TrailerTowing ......................... 254
Transmission.......................... 294
Automatic ........................203,294
Fluid .............................. 315
Shifting............................ 199
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