towing capacity DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2012 3.G Owners 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.
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]).
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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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Tires ............................84,310,445
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 315
Air Pressure ........................ 310
Chains ............................ 317
General Information .................. 310
High Speed ......................... 313
Inflation Pressures .................... 311
Life of Tires ........................ 315
Load Capacity ....................... 306
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 321
Pressure Warning Light ................ 185
Quality Grading ..................... 445
Radial ............................ 313
Replacement ........................ 316
Rotation ........................... 319
Safety .......................... 300,310
Sizes ............................. 302
Snow Tires ......................... 319 Spinning
........................... 314
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 314
To Open Hood .......................... 138
Towing ............................... 337
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 107
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 360
Recreational ........................ 338
Towing Assistance ....................... 107
Traction Control ......................... 292
Trailer Towing .......................... 337
Transmission ........................... 392
Automatic .................... 267,269,392
Fluid ............................. 415
Manual ........................... 263
Shifting ......................... 265,267
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
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