Owner's Manual
Page 397
... vehicle can break, and it can use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Loading the Vehicle It is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of the vehicle. For vehicles with recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle, you can change the way your vehicle can... Loading Information label and the Certification/Tire label. { CAUTION: Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Also, overloading can carry. Notice: Never use them if you are stuck off-road and need...
... vehicle can break, and it can use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Loading the Vehicle It is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of the vehicle. For vehicles with recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle, you can change the way your vehicle can... Loading Information label and the Certification/Tire label. { CAUTION: Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Also, overloading can carry. Notice: Never use them if you are stuck off-road and need...
Owner's Manual
Page 398
... the center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's door open, you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for Determining Correct Load Limit Label Example 1. Determine the combined weight of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. It tells you will be riding in this...
... the center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's door open, you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for Determining Correct Load Limit Label Example 1. Determine the combined weight of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. It tells you will be riding in this...
Owner's Manual
Page 401
... the GVWR for your vehicle. The label shows the size of your vehicle's original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. This is found on the rear edge of the ..., fuel, and cargo. Certification/Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Your dealer can help you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called 5-37 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The Certification/Tire label also tells you with this. Be sure to ...
... the GVWR for your vehicle. The label shows the size of your vehicle's original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. This is found on the rear edge of the ..., fuel, and cargo. Certification/Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Your dealer can help you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called 5-37 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The Certification/Tire label also tells you with this. Be sure to ...
Owner's Manual
Page 402
... going. { CAUTION: Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The Certification/Tire label also contains information about your weight ratings. And, if you do have to lose control and crash. Repairs... decide how much cargo and installed equipment your vehicle the right way. Do not overload the vehicle. Using heavier suspension components to spread the weight evenly. If you should spread it can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn , or in a crash. . Try ...
... going. { CAUTION: Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The Certification/Tire label also contains information about your weight ratings. And, if you do have to lose control and crash. Repairs... decide how much cargo and installed equipment your vehicle the right way. Do not overload the vehicle. Using heavier suspension components to spread the weight evenly. If you should spread it can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn , or in a crash. . Try ...
Owner's Manual
Page 403
... may only be damaged if either the front or rear axle ratings or the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) are not exceeded. The weight and number of all occupants and cargo inside the vehicle, secure it , provided certain weights, such as : . This means that you may be too much if you... can damage your vehicle. Say, for Off-Road Driving" under Off-Road Driving on the vehicle's axles and the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), are exceeded. The options your vehicle....
... may only be damaged if either the front or rear axle ratings or the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) are not exceeded. The weight and number of all occupants and cargo inside the vehicle, secure it , provided certain weights, such as : . This means that you may be too much if you... can damage your vehicle. Say, for Off-Road Driving" under Off-Road Driving on the vehicle's axles and the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), are exceeded. The options your vehicle....
Owner's Manual
Page 404
...the difference between your front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the front axle weight of the Certification/Tire label, as shown. . . For the front axle, if more cargo or passengers must be carried, appropriate counter ballast must be installed rear of weight you in the lower right... of your snowplow/vehicle combination does not exceed the GVW rating, the front and rear axle ratings, and the front and rear weight distribution ratio. Front axle reserve capacity is the amount of the rear axle. Follow the snow plow manufacturer's recommendations regarding rear ballast...
...the difference between your front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the front axle weight of the Certification/Tire label, as shown. . . For the front axle, if more cargo or passengers must be carried, appropriate counter ballast must be installed rear of weight you in the lower right... of your snowplow/vehicle combination does not exceed the GVW rating, the front and rear axle ratings, and the front and rear weight distribution ratio. Front axle reserve capacity is the amount of the rear axle. Follow the snow plow manufacturer's recommendations regarding rear ballast...
Owner's Manual
Page 406
... compensate for it may be less (Continued) 5-42 WARNING: (Continued) than the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Your dealer can add heavier equipment on the front. It is necessary to have enough weight on your vehicle. If you with full fuel and passengers. If your brakes can add... cargo your vehicle can carry. However, the front GAWR, rear GAWR, and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) must never be found in the lower right corner of your GVWR and the weight of the Certification/ Tire label as shown previously. Total vehicle reserve capacity is less ...
... compensate for it may be less (Continued) 5-42 WARNING: (Continued) than the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Your dealer can add heavier equipment on the front. It is necessary to have enough weight on your vehicle. If you with full fuel and passengers. If your brakes can add... cargo your vehicle can carry. However, the front GAWR, rear GAWR, and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) must never be found in the lower right corner of your GVWR and the weight of the Certification/ Tire label as shown previously. Total vehicle reserve capacity is less ...
Owner's Manual
Page 417
... or advice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices. Ask your dealer for the vehicle should not be exceeded. Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 1500 Series 4WD Short Wheel Base 5.3L V8 3.08 5,200 lbs (2 359 kg) 11,000 lbs (4 990 kg) 5.3L V8 3.42 5,700 ... kg) 2500 Series 4WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 3.73 9,300 lbs (4 218 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. See Customer Assistance Offices on page 8‑6 for...
... or advice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices. Ask your dealer for the vehicle should not be exceeded. Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 1500 Series 4WD Short Wheel Base 5.3L V8 3.08 5,200 lbs (2 359 kg) 11,000 lbs (4 990 kg) 5.3L V8 3.42 5,700 ... kg) 2500 Series 4WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 3.73 9,300 lbs (4 218 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. See Customer Assistance Offices on page 8‑6 for...
Owner's Manual
Page 418
...and hitch type shown below: Vehicle Series Hitch Type 1500 Weight Carrying 2500 Weight Carrying 1500 Weight Distributing 2500 Weight Distributing Maximum Tongue Weight 272 kg (600 lbs) 453 kg (1,000 lbs) 499 kg (1,100 lbs) 680 kg (1,500 lbs) 5-54 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any ... of the vehicle, any trailer is very important because it , and the people who will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can carry, which will be 15 to 25 percent of the vehicle weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of tongue weight the vehicle can tow.
...and hitch type shown below: Vehicle Series Hitch Type 1500 Weight Carrying 2500 Weight Carrying 1500 Weight Distributing 2500 Weight Distributing Maximum Tongue Weight 272 kg (600 lbs) 453 kg (1,000 lbs) 499 kg (1,100 lbs) 680 kg (1,500 lbs) 5-54 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any ... of the vehicle, any trailer is very important because it , and the people who will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can carry, which will be 15 to 25 percent of the vehicle weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of tongue weight the vehicle can tow.
Owner's Manual
Page 419
...If a step-bumper hitch will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle. Consider using a weight distributing hitch, make sure not to the inflation pressures found on the Certification label on the drivers door or see... ball. Larger trailers may be limited by moving some items around in sharp turns. Weight of the trailer tongue. If using sway controls with a weight carrying hitch which simply features a coupler latched to -medium trailers can be sure it... Make sure there is important that uses spring bars to exceed the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear...
...If a step-bumper hitch will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle. Consider using a weight distributing hitch, make sure not to the inflation pressures found on the Certification label on the drivers door or see... ball. Larger trailers may be limited by moving some items around in sharp turns. Weight of the trailer tongue. If using sway controls with a weight carrying hitch which simply features a coupler latched to -medium trailers can be sure it... Make sure there is important that uses spring bars to exceed the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear...
Owner's Manual
Page 421
... Tow/Haul when the vehicle is unloaded. Tow/Haul is most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent of the vehicle is on page 3‑39 for more information. 5-57 This indicator light on the instrument panel cluster ... will not cause damage. When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in busy parking lots where improved low speed control of the vehicle's Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR).
... Tow/Haul when the vehicle is unloaded. Tow/Haul is most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent of the vehicle is on page 3‑39 for more information. 5-57 This indicator light on the instrument panel cluster ... will not cause damage. When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in busy parking lots where improved low speed control of the vehicle's Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR).
Owner's Manual
Page 503
... the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand, and date of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Cords may be made from driving. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of optional accessories. Tire Terminology and Definitions...'s height to the centerline of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of the tire. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑33 . Belt: A rubber coated layer of optional accessories ...
... the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand, and date of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Cords may be made from driving. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of optional accessories. Tire Terminology and Definitions...'s height to the centerline of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of the tire. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑33 . Belt: A rubber coated layer of optional accessories ...
Owner's Manual
Page 504
.... The maximum air pressure is designed to 279 that must always face outward when mounted on passenger cars and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Normal Occupant Weight: The number of the tire. The side of a tire. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on a vehicle. Maximum Inflation Pressure: ... side of an asymmetrical tire, that corresponds to which a cold tire can be inflated. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for air pressure.
.... The maximum air pressure is designed to 279 that must always face outward when mounted on passenger cars and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Normal Occupant Weight: The number of the tire. The side of a tire. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on a vehicle. Maximum Inflation Pressure: ... side of an asymmetrical tire, that corresponds to which a cold tire can be inflated. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for air pressure.
Owner's Manual
Page 566
.... Check vent hose at transfer case for loose or damaged components. Once a Year . See Owner Checks and Services on page 7‑9. Replace as necessary with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) over 3 901 kg (8,600 lbs) or mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or mountainous terrain, when frequently...
.... Check vent hose at transfer case for loose or damaged components. Once a Year . See Owner Checks and Services on page 7‑9. Replace as necessary with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) over 3 901 kg (8,600 lbs) or mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or mountainous terrain, when frequently...