towing capacity DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2010 3.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” section
of this manual.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to
“Vehicle Loading” in this section. 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 kg or XXX lbs”
on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
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3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-
sengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five
150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs
(295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs
[295 kg]).
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
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 calcu-
late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities
of your vehicle with varying seating configurations
and number and size of occupants. This table is for
illustration purposes only and 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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Console, Floor.......................... 150
Console, Overhead ....................... 136
Contract, Service ........................ 409
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 356
Cooling System ......................... 354
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 356
Coolant Capacity ...................... 382
Coolant Level ...................... 354,357
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 357
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 355
Inspection ........................... 357
Points to Remember .................... 358
Pressure Cap ......................... 356
Radiator Cap ......................... 356
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......355,382,383
Corrosion Protection ..................... 364
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 133
Cruise Light ........................... 158
Cupholders ......................... 149,368Customer Assistance
..................... 407
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 129
Daytime Running Lights ................... 125
Dealer Service .......................... 342
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 35
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 33
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 152
Defroster, Windshield ................... 71,226
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 130
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 339
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 127
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 343
Power Steering ........................ 263
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 332
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 357
Engine Oil ........................... 344
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Tachometer............................ 158
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 132
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .....159,160,317
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 63
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 132
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 124
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 285
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 283
Tire Markings .......................... 280
Tire Safety Information .................... 280
TIREFIT .............................. 317
Tires ............................ 72,289,413
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 294
Air Pressure .......................... 289
Chains .............................. 295
General Information .................... 289
High Speed .......................... 291 Inflation Pressures
..................... 290
Life of Tires .......................... 294
Load Capacity ..................... 285,286
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 298
Pressure Warning Light .................. 165
Quality Grading ....................... 413
Radial .............................. 292
Replacement ......................... 294
Rotation ............................ 296
Safety ........................... 280,289
Sizes ............................... 281
Snow Tires ........................... 296
Spinning ............................ 292
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 293
To Open Hood .......................... 122
Towing ............................... 312
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................ 96
Behind a Motor Home .................. 313
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 332
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