Owner Manual
Page 78
... should be badly injured. Convertible child seats can become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you have a higher weight limit in the vehicle. Infants And Child Restraints • Safety experts recommend that is recommended for your lap could be in your child. Any child...
... should be badly injured. Convertible child seats can become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you have a higher weight limit in the vehicle. Infants And Child Restraints • Safety experts recommend that is recommended for your lap could be in your child. Any child...
Owner Manual
Page 83
...need it loose in Lower Anchors and Tether for some older child restraints, many vehicle. introduced over a period of the child weight and height. In a child restraint manufacturers offer add-on the restraint for the installation of years, child restraint systems having tether ...the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury. 2 Child restraints having attachments for installation using the vehicle's seat belts, instead weight and height limits. Check the label on tether strap sudden stop or accident, it may structure. However, because the lower anchors ...
...need it loose in Lower Anchors and Tether for some older child restraints, many vehicle. introduced over a period of the child weight and height. In a child restraint manufacturers offer add-on the restraint for the installation of years, child restraint systems having tether ...the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury. 2 Child restraints having attachments for installation using the vehicle's seat belts, instead weight and height limits. Check the label on tether strap sudden stop or accident, it may structure. However, because the lower anchors ...
Owner Manual
Page 250
... Cover (If Equipped) - It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. • Place as much weight or improperly placed weight The removable retractable cargo area cover mounts in the over or behind the rear axle can change the vehicle center of the rear axle... loads. To avoid loss of control resulting in front of gravity and vehicle handling. 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! The weight and position of cargo and passengers can cause the vehicle to heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible in personal injury, ...
... Cover (If Equipped) - It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. • Place as much weight or improperly placed weight The removable retractable cargo area cover mounts in the over or behind the rear axle can change the vehicle center of the rear axle... loads. To avoid loss of control resulting in front of gravity and vehicle handling. 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! The weight and position of cargo and passengers can cause the vehicle to heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible in personal injury, ...
Owner Manual
Page 255
... capacity of the window. Failure to follow these cautions can be distributed uniformly over the cross rails. 3 NOTE: Metal crossbars are designed to carry cargo weight. The roof rack cross rails and side rails together are offered by MOPAR accessories. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 CAUTION! The load...
... capacity of the window. Failure to follow these cautions can be distributed uniformly over the cross rails. 3 NOTE: Metal crossbars are designed to carry cargo weight. The roof rack cross rails and side rails together are offered by MOPAR accessories. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 CAUTION! The load...
Owner Manual
Page 279
DTE cannot be used to a "LOW FUEL" message. When the DTE value is determined by a weighted average of the DTE displayed value. This ECO indicator will change to modify driving habits in the EVIC display. This display will illuminate in order ...
DTE cannot be used to a "LOW FUEL" message. When the DTE value is determined by a weighted average of the DTE displayed value. This ECO indicator will change to modify driving habits in the EVIC display. This display will illuminate in order ...
Owner Manual
Page 334
... (Gas Cap) ...401 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ...403 Ⅵ Vehicle Loading ...403 ▫ Vehicle Certification Label ...403 ▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ...404 ▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ...404 ▫ Overloading ...404 ▫ Loading ...405 Ⅵ Trailer Towing ...405 ▫ Common Towing Definitions ...405 ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification...
... (Gas Cap) ...401 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ...403 Ⅵ Vehicle Loading ...403 ▫ Vehicle Certification Label ...403 ▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ...404 ▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ...404 ▫ Overloading ...404 ▫ Loading ...405 Ⅵ Trailer Towing ...405 ▫ Common Towing Definitions ...405 ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification...
Owner Manual
Page 335
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ...411 ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ...412 ▫ Towing Requirements ...413 ▫ Towing Tips ...418 Ⅵ Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) ...420 5
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ...411 ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ...412 ▫ Towing Requirements ...413 ▫ Towing Tips ...418 Ⅵ Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) ...420 5
Owner Manual
Page 363
... individual wheels in the vehicle to recognize an excessively swaying trailer. Trailer Sway Control (TSC) TSC uses sensors in an attempt to follow the tongue weight recommendations. WARNING! • TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying. The "ESC OFF Indicator Light" indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is recognized. TSC activates...
... individual wheels in the vehicle to recognize an excessively swaying trailer. Trailer Sway Control (TSC) TSC uses sensors in an attempt to follow the tongue weight recommendations. WARNING! • TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying. The "ESC OFF Indicator Light" indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is recognized. TSC activates...
Owner Manual
Page 370
... maximum loaded vehicle condition, passengers that can be carried in the "Vehicle Loading" section on your vehicle, locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed The vehicle maximum load on GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to the loading conditions... be riding in this manual. 2. 368 STARTING AND OPERATING To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle's placard. gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear This placard tells you Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit adhere to "Vehicle Loading" in...
... maximum loaded vehicle condition, passengers that can be carried in the "Vehicle Loading" section on your vehicle, locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed The vehicle maximum load on GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to the loading conditions... be riding in this manual. 2. 368 STARTING AND OPERATING To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle's placard. gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear This placard tells you Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit adhere to "Vehicle Loading" in...
Owner Manual
Page 371
... with varying seating configurations cargo and luggage load capacity. If your vehicle. STARTING AND OPERATING 369 3. NOTE: • The following example, the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on how to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of occupants. That... weight may not be towing a trailer, load from XXX lbs or XXX kg. This table is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 -...
... with varying seating configurations cargo and luggage load capacity. If your vehicle. STARTING AND OPERATING 369 3. NOTE: • The following example, the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on how to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of occupants. That... weight may not be towing a trailer, load from XXX lbs or XXX kg. This table is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 -...
Owner Manual
Page 405
... the MIL. tank is not secured properly. If this Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to "Onboard Diagnostic • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) System" in the odometer. Refer to occurs, tighten the fuel filler cap until a "clicking" sound the rear of manufacture ...turn The label contains the following information: off , the fuel indicated. Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap • Month and year of ...
... the MIL. tank is not secured properly. If this Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to "Onboard Diagnostic • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) System" in the odometer. Refer to occurs, tighten the fuel filler cap until a "clicking" sound the rear of manufacture ...turn The label contains the following information: off , the fuel indicated. Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap • Month and year of ...
Owner Manual
Page 406
...commercial scale to read the VIN. This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. Make sure that you do not exceed the GVWR. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The GAWR is not over the front and rear axles evenly. Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is the ...maximum capacity of the front and rear axles. 404 STARTING AND OPERATING • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) • Type of Vehicle • Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) The bar...
...commercial scale to read the VIN. This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. Make sure that you do not exceed the GVWR. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The GAWR is not over the front and rear axles evenly. Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is the ...maximum capacity of the front and rear axles. 404 STARTING AND OPERATING • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) • Type of Vehicle • Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) The bar...
Owner Manual
Page 407
.... Stow all loose items securely before you in this information to the type of your vehicle. The total load must redistribute the weight. the specified GVWR, you must be sure you can have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within The GVWR is... components do not necessarily increase the vehicle's To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements GVWR. STARTING AND OPERATING 405 Figure out the weight on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate. 5 and recommendations in understanding the following trailer towing related...
.... Stow all loose items securely before you in this information to the type of your vehicle. The total load must redistribute the weight. the specified GVWR, you must be sure you can have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within The GVWR is... components do not necessarily increase the vehicle's To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements GVWR. STARTING AND OPERATING 405 Figure out the weight on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate. 5 and recommendations in understanding the following trailer towing related...
Owner Manual
Page 408
... (GAWR) Certification Label" in its Љloaded and ready for the presence of the front and rear axles. It is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of the load on a vehicle scale. You could lose control of the trailer load. In most cases, it should not be supported by the... trailer. Make sure that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. The entire weight of the trailer must consider this as part of all tion Label" in combination. 406 STARTING AND OPERATING exceed the GVWR. Refer to "Vehicle Loading...
... (GAWR) Certification Label" in its Љloaded and ready for the presence of the front and rear axles. It is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of the load on a vehicle scale. You could lose control of the trailer load. In most cases, it should not be supported by the... trailer. Make sure that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. The entire weight of the trailer must consider this as part of all tion Label" in combination. 406 STARTING AND OPERATING exceed the GVWR. Refer to "Vehicle Loading...
Owner Manual
Page 409
...level ride, offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing safety. Trailer Sway Control - These kinds Weight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing system works by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability. They are typically ...bars. STARTING AND OPERATING 407 of hitches are the most popular on vehicle and trailer configuration/loading to comply with Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) requirements. 5 Trailer Sway Control - Electronic Refer to "Electronic Brake Control System/Trailer Sway Control (TSC)"...
...level ride, offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing safety. Trailer Sway Control - These kinds Weight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing system works by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability. They are typically ...bars. STARTING AND OPERATING 407 of hitches are the most popular on vehicle and trailer configuration/loading to comply with Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) requirements. 5 Trailer Sway Control - Electronic Refer to "Electronic Brake Control System/Trailer Sway Control (TSC)"...
Owner Manual
Page 410
Without Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) 408 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • An improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, braking performance, and could result in a collision. • Weight distributing systems may not be compatible with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable recreational vehicle dealer for additional information. Consult with surge brake couplers.
Without Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) 408 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • An improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, braking performance, and could result in a collision. • Weight distributing systems may not be compatible with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable recreational vehicle dealer for additional information. Consult with surge brake couplers.
Owner Manual
Page 411
STARTING AND OPERATING 409 5 With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)
STARTING AND OPERATING 409 5 With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)
Owner Manual
Page 412
... on your vehicle. The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to the "Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)" chart for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for safe towing of trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg...
... on your vehicle. The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to the "Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)" chart for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for safe towing of trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg...
Owner Manual
Page 413
... sq ft (3.0 sq m) 32 sq ft (3.0 sq m) Max. Refer to 7 persons & Luggage 5 NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Engine/ GCWR (Gross ComTransmission bined Wt. STARTING AND OPERATING...
... sq ft (3.0 sq m) 32 sq ft (3.0 sq m) Max. Refer to 7 persons & Luggage 5 NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Engine/ GCWR (Gross ComTransmission bined Wt. STARTING AND OPERATING...
Owner Manual
Page 414
... or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to 65% of the weight in or on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in the front of the trailer. 412... STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to side which will cause loss of...
... or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to 65% of the weight in or on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in the front of the trailer. 412... STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to side which will cause loss of...