towing capacity DODGE VIPER 2008 ZB II / 2.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 ªVehicle Loadingº 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 the
ªVehicle Loadingº section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement ªThe combined weight ofoccupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lbs.º 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 ªThe combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX poundsº 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.
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4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if ªXXXº
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 (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 thismanual 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 for
illustration 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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Tire Safety Information.................... 149
TIREFIT.............................. 177
Tires ............................59,157,283
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 162
Air Pressure.......................... 157
Alignment........................... 163
Chains.............................. 164
General Information.................... 157
High Speed.......................... 160
Inflation Pressures..................... 158
Life of Tires.......................... 162
Load Capacity.....................153,154
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 166
Quality Grading....................... 283
Radial.............................. 160
Replacement......................... 162
Rotation............................. 164
Safety..........................59,149,157
Sizes............................... 150Snow Tires........................... 164
Spinning............................ 161
Storage............................. 164
Tread Wear Indicators................... 161
Top Cover.............................. 67
Towing............................174,189
Behind a Motor Home.................. 174
Disabled Vehicle....................... 189
Recreational.......................... 174
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home......... 174
Traction.............................. 140
Trailer Towing.......................... 174
Transmission........................... 228
Fluid............................... 253
Shifting..........................136,138
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 21
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
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