weight CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2008 1.G User Guide

WARNING!
Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is
important that you do not exceed the maximum front
or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can
result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
control of the vehicle and have an accident.
Overloading
The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires,
wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory
service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the
front and rear GAWR.
The best way to figure out the total weight of your
vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for
operation. Weigh it on a commercial scale to ensure that
it is not over the GVWR.Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle
separately. It is important that you distribute the load
evenly over the front and rear axles.
Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and
shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension
components do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s
GVWR.
Loading
To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty
weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items
down low and be sure you distribute their weight as
evenly as possible. Stow all loose items securely before
driving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you
have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within
the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight.
Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect
on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way
the brakes operate.
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A loaded vehicle is shown in the illustration. Note that
neither the GVWR nor the GAWR capacities have been
exceeded.EXAMPLE ONLY Front
AxleRear Axle
Empty Weight 2054 lbs
(932 kg)1805 lbs
(819 kg)
Load (including driver, pas-
sengers, and cargo)271 lbs
(123 kg)579 lbs
(263 kg)
Total 2325 lbs
(1055 kg)2384 lbs
(1081 kg)
GAWR 2546 lbs
(1155 kg)2708 lbs
(1228 kg)
NOTE:Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label” affixed
to the rear of the driver’s door for your vehicle’s GVWR
and GAWRs. This table is only an example.
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Materials Added....................... 359
Methanol............................ 358
Octane Rating......................357,436
Requirements......................... 357
Specifications......................... 436
Tank Capacity........................ 435
Fuel System Caution..................... 362
Fueling ............................... 361
Fuses................................ 419
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 177
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............361,387
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 358
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 357
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 358
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 203
Fuel................................ 205
Speedometer......................... 199Tachometer.......................... 200
General Information.......... 18,24,115,172,311,357
General Maintenance..................... 390
Glass Cleaning.......................... 418
GrossAxleWeightRating .................. 364
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 364
Ground Clearance....................... 367
GVWR ............................... 364
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)........ 88,251,253
Hard Drive (HDD)....................232,251
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 313
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 370
Head Restraints......................... 123
Headlight Washers....................145,402
Headlights............................ 428
Automatic........................... 133
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