weight DODGE CHARGER SRT 2008 6.G User Guide

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.A loaded vehicle is shown in the illustration. Note that
neither the GVWR nor the GAWR capacities have been
exceeded.
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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.TRAILER TOWING
Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER
VEHICLE (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On
The Ground)
Recreational towing for this vehicle is not recommended.
NOTE:If the vehicle requires towing, make sure all four
wheels are off the ground.
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Filter ............................... 357
Gasoline............................ 321
Gauge.............................. 165
Hoses.............................. 371
Materials Added....................... 323
Methanol............................ 322
Octane Rating......................321,396
Requirements......................... 321
Specifications......................... 396
Tank Capacity........................ 395
Fuel System Caution..................... 326
Fueling ............................... 324
Fuses................................ 380
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 141
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............324,349
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 321
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 321
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 321Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 166
Fuel................................ 165
Speedometer......................... 165
Tachometer.......................... 165
General Information............ 18,24,112,275,320
General Maintenance..................... 352
Glass Cleaning.......................... 379
GrossAxleWeightRating .................. 328
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 328
GVWR ............................... 328
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)........ 85,213,214
Hard Drive (HDD)....................194,213
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 277
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 332
Head Restraints......................... 120
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