curb weight Ram 2500 2018 Owner's Manual

▫ParkSense Warning Display ................405
▫ ParkSense Display ..................... .405
▫ Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear
ParkSense ............................407
▫ Service The ParkSense Park Assist System .....407
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense System .............408
▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions .........408
 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED ............................410
 REFUELING THE VEHICLE — GAS ENGINE . . .413
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message .............414
 VEHICLE LOADING .....................414
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ........414
▫ Payload ............................. .414
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ..........415
▫ Tire Size ............................ .415
▫ Rim Size ............................ .415▫
Inflation Pressure .......................415
▫ Curb Weight ..........................415
▫ Loading ............................ .415
 TRAILER TOWING ..................... .416
▫ Common Towing Definitions ...............416
▫ Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer
Weight ............................. .422
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) .......................423
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ...............423
▫ Towing Requirements ...................424
▫ Towing Tips ..........................431
 SNOWPLOW .......................... .433
▫ 1500 Models

Only ..................... .433
▫ 2500/3500 Models Only ..................433
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Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front
and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo
area so that the GAWR of each axle is not exceeded.
Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in the
system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle,
springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension
components sometimes specified by purchasers for in-
creased durability does not necessarily increase the vehi-
cle’s GVWR.
Tire Size
The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents
the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must
be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.
Rim Size
This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size
listed.
Inflation Pressure
This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for
all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
Curb Weight
The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight
of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full
capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo loaded
into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight values are
determined by weighing your vehicle on a commercial
scale before any occupants or cargo are added.
Loading
The actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear
of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined by
weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation.
The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commercial
scale to insure that the GVWR has not been exceeded. The
weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should then be
determined separately to be sure that the load is properly
distributed over the front and rear axle. Weighing the
vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the front or rear
axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the
specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted from front to
rear or rear to front as appropriate until the specified
weight limitations are met. Store the heavier items down
low and be sure that the weight is distributed equally. Stow
all loose items securely before driving.6
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