Owner Manual
Page 70
... passenger airbag. Rearward-facing child seats must never be • Children who weigh more than children who weigh up to "Lower Anchors and Tether for weight limit in the Older Children And Child Restraints vehicle. Both types of child restraints are for CHildren (LATCH)". WARNING! Forward-facing child seats and convertible...
... passenger airbag. Rearward-facing child seats must never be • Children who weigh more than children who weigh up to "Lower Anchors and Tether for weight limit in the Older Children And Child Restraints vehicle. Both types of child restraints are for CHildren (LATCH)". WARNING! Forward-facing child seats and convertible...
Owner Manual
Page 72
.... Disconnect the latch plate Standards. Chrysler Group LLC also recommends that • Make sure that you can move the restraint. A child's squirming or weight and height limits. slouching can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you make sure that it over the front of the vehicle. child... that it meets all applicable Safety seatback should use it before you may child closer to the center of the seat when their back. weight and height. If you need it may have trouble tightening the their back is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint...
.... Disconnect the latch plate Standards. Chrysler Group LLC also recommends that • Make sure that you can move the restraint. A child's squirming or weight and height limits. slouching can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you make sure that it over the front of the vehicle. child... that it meets all applicable Safety seatback should use it before you may child closer to the center of the seat when their back. weight and height. If you need it may have trouble tightening the their back is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint...
Owner Manual
Page 167
... the vehicle. Only use the center seating position when the armrest is fully upright. • In an accident, the latch may open if the total weight of the items stored exceeds about endangering occupants of 10 lbs (4.5 kg). 3 Center Storage Compartment The storage compartment provides an armrest and contains both and...
... the vehicle. Only use the center seating position when the armrest is fully upright. • In an accident, the latch may open if the total weight of the items stored exceeds about endangering occupants of 10 lbs (4.5 kg). 3 Center Storage Compartment The storage compartment provides an armrest and contains both and...
Owner Manual
Page 177
Failure to follow the following items could cause damage to the vehicle: • Assure that all cargo inside the storage bins is properly secured. • Do not exceed cargo weight rating of 150 lb (68 kg) per bin. 3 RamBox Cargo Storage Bins UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 CAUTION!
Failure to follow the following items could cause damage to the vehicle: • Assure that all cargo inside the storage bins is properly secured. • Do not exceed cargo weight rating of 150 lb (68 kg) per bin. 3 RamBox Cargo Storage Bins UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 CAUTION!
Owner Manual
Page 231
... display will continue until the vehicle runs out of the DTE displayed value. cycle through the RETURN button. When the DTE value is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the vehicle, regardless of fuel. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Distance To Empty (DTE) Distance...
... display will continue until the vehicle runs out of the DTE displayed value. cycle through the RETURN button. When the DTE value is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the vehicle, regardless of fuel. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Distance To Empty (DTE) Distance...
Owner Manual
Page 300
... ...444 ▫ Common Towing Definitions ...444 ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ...448 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ...449 ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ...449 ▫ Towing Requirements ...450 ▫ Towing Tips ...460 Ⅵ Snowplow ...461 ▫ 1500 Models Only ...461 ▫ 2500/3500 Models Only ...462 Ⅵ Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc...
... ...444 ▫ Common Towing Definitions ...444 ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ...448 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ...449 ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ...449 ▫ Towing Requirements ...450 ▫ Towing Tips ...460 Ⅵ Snowplow ...461 ▫ 1500 Models Only ...461 ▫ 2500/3500 Models Only ...462 Ⅵ Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc...
Owner Manual
Page 346
... angle. Is the trail straight up and down. 344 STARTING AND OPERATING accelerator to avoid spinning the log out from under the tires so the weight is off too steep. Depending on what the traction is on , where it is and place a few rocks under your brakes. CAUTION! You of the...
... angle. Is the trail straight up and down. 344 STARTING AND OPERATING accelerator to avoid spinning the log out from under the tires so the weight is off too steep. Depending on what the traction is on , where it is and place a few rocks under your brakes. CAUTION! You of the...
Owner Manual
Page 348
... too fast could cause you to control vehicle speed, apply them lightly and avoid locking or skidding the tires. Driving across an incline places more weight on automatic transmissions) and proceed with caution. Make Allow engine braking to control the descent and apply your vehicle to come to a stop and immediately...
... too fast could cause you to control vehicle speed, apply them lightly and avoid locking or skidding the tires. Driving across an incline places more weight on automatic transmissions) and proceed with caution. Make Allow engine braking to control the descent and apply your vehicle to come to a stop and immediately...
Owner Manual
Page 355
... Operation" for additional information) - These heavy metal objects could become projectiles if a strap breaks, which could cause severe injury. Never leave more than the vehicle's weight and provide a direction of pull or increase the winch's pulling force. Winching is another vehicle, then place that vehicle in first gear and apply a very...
... Operation" for additional information) - These heavy metal objects could become projectiles if a strap breaks, which could cause severe injury. Never leave more than the vehicle's weight and provide a direction of pull or increase the winch's pulling force. Winching is another vehicle, then place that vehicle in first gear and apply a very...
Owner Manual
Page 392
... activated, the "TOW/HAUL Indicator Light" will illuminate in DRIVE and the activation criteria are met, HSA will activate. In order to accommodate the extra weight entailed under towing and hauling conditions and to hold the vehicle and trailer on a hill, the system recognizes when the TOW/HAUL switch is activated...
... activated, the "TOW/HAUL Indicator Light" will illuminate in DRIVE and the activation criteria are met, HSA will activate. In order to accommodate the extra weight entailed under towing and hauling conditions and to hold the vehicle and trailer on a hill, the system recognizes when the TOW/HAUL switch is activated...
Owner Manual
Page 399
... stop when ESP becomes inactive following the maneuver that TSC cannot stop the sway. Always use caution when towing a trailer and follow the trailer tongue weight recommendations. STARTING AND OPERATING 397 this light remains on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. • Each time the ignition is turned...
... stop when ESP becomes inactive following the maneuver that TSC cannot stop the sway. Always use caution when towing a trailer and follow the trailer tongue weight recommendations. STARTING AND OPERATING 397 this light remains on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. • Each time the ignition is turned...
Owner Manual
Page 407
...Tire and Loading Information placard. 5 Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you adhere to "Vehicle Loading" in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can be exceeded. You will not exceed the tire's load carrying capacity if you important information about the: 1) number of this ...section. To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg" on the Tire and Loading Information placard and in the "Vehicle ...
...Tire and Loading Information placard. 5 Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you adhere to "Vehicle Loading" in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can be exceeded. You will not exceed the tire's load carrying capacity if you important information about the: 1) number of this ...section. To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg" on the Tire and Loading Information placard and in the "Vehicle ...
Owner Manual
Page 408
Locate the statement "The combined weight of the driver and trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg" on your vehicle. the weight referenced here. 3. Determine the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed passengers that will be riding in your vehicle's placard. Subtract the combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and 2. 406 STARTING AND OPERATING The combined weight of the driver and pasSteps for Determining Correct Load Limit sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. 1.
Locate the statement "The combined weight of the driver and trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg" on your vehicle. the weight referenced here. 3. Determine the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed passengers that will be riding in your vehicle's placard. Subtract the combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and 2. 406 STARTING AND OPERATING The combined weight of the driver and pasSteps for Determining Correct Load Limit sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. 1.
Owner Manual
Page 409
... vehicle. The resulting figure equals the available amount of occupants. Consult this manual to your vehicle. NOTE: • The following example, the combined weight of your vehicle. For example, if "XXX" amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be accurate for being loaded on how... of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs (392 kg). 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo and number and size of cargo and luggage load capacity. That weight may not safely illustration purposes only and may not be transferred to determine how this reduces the...
... vehicle. The resulting figure equals the available amount of occupants. Consult this manual to your vehicle. NOTE: • The following example, the combined weight of your vehicle. For example, if "XXX" amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be accurate for being loaded on how... of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs (392 kg). 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo and number and size of cargo and luggage load capacity. That weight may not safely illustration purposes only and may not be transferred to determine how this reduces the...
Owner Manual
Page 444
... and cargo. The load must be distributed in the included on the springs, tires or wheels). creased durability does not necessarily increase the vehiGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) cle's GVWR. Total load must be limited so your VIN. A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is Each axle GAWR is determined ...by the components in the cargo Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight area so that appears on this tire size. The GVWR is your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the driver's side ...
... and cargo. The load must be distributed in the included on the springs, tires or wheels). creased durability does not necessarily increase the vehiGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) cle's GVWR. Total load must be limited so your VIN. A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is Each axle GAWR is determined ...by the components in the cargo Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight area so that appears on this tire size. The GVWR is your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the driver's side ...
Owner Manual
Page 445
... loaded and ready for operation. 5 Stow all loose items securely before any occupants or cargo are met. Loading The actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear of a vehicle is Inflation Pressure properly distributed over the front and rear axle. then be determined separately... with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at the ground can have an adverse effect commercial scale before driving. The front and rear curb weight equally. values are determined by weighing it when it is within the specified GVWR. the brakes operate. WeighThis is distributed loaded into the...
... loaded and ready for operation. 5 Stow all loose items securely before any occupants or cargo are met. Loading The actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear of a vehicle is Inflation Pressure properly distributed over the front and rear axle. then be determined separately... with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at the ground can have an adverse effect commercial scale before driving. The front and rear curb weight equally. values are determined by weighing it when it is within the specified GVWR. the brakes operate. WeighThis is distributed loaded into the...
Owner Manual
Page 446
... exceed the GVWR. To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements and recommendations in "Starting and Operating" for further information. The entire weight hicles used for operationЉ condition. This could cause you in understanding the following trailer towing related definitions will find safety tips and... than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR. TRAILER TOWING In this information to measure GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of your vehicle handles. The total load must be limited so that you can reasonably do , parts on a vehicle...
... exceed the GVWR. To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements and recommendations in "Starting and Operating" for further information. The entire weight hicles used for operationЉ condition. This could cause you in understanding the following trailer towing related definitions will find safety tips and... than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR. TRAILER TOWING In this information to measure GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of your vehicle handles. The total load must be limited so that you can reasonably do , parts on a vehicle...
Owner Manual
Page 447
...evenly. It is important that you do not exceed either rating is the maximum capacity of the vehicle and have an accident. Tongue Weight (TW) The tongue weight is the maximum height multiplied by the trailer. NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) allowance for the ...that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either front or rear GAWR. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The GAWR is exceeded. Refer to "Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label" in combination. You could lose control of the front and...
...evenly. It is important that you do not exceed either rating is the maximum capacity of the vehicle and have an accident. Tongue Weight (TW) The tongue weight is the maximum height multiplied by the trailer. NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) allowance for the ...that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either front or rear GAWR. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The GAWR is exceeded. Refer to "Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label" in combination. You could lose control of the front and...
Owner Manual
Page 448
...associated with GAWR some other connecting point of requirements. age through spring (load) bars. Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load Weight-Carrying Hitch equalizing) hitch are commonly used Trailer Sway Control The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can... depending on the market today and they are recommended for heavier Tongue A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue Weights (TW) and may reduce handling, stability and braking A weight-distributing system works by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow small-...
...associated with GAWR some other connecting point of requirements. age through spring (load) bars. Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load Weight-Carrying Hitch equalizing) hitch are commonly used Trailer Sway Control The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can... depending on the market today and they are recommended for heavier Tongue A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue Weights (TW) and may reduce handling, stability and braking A weight-distributing system works by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow small-...
Owner Manual
Page 449
With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) EXAMPLE - Consult with surge brake couplers. Without Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) STARTING AND OPERATING 447 WARNING! (Continued) • Weight distributing systems may not be compatible with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle dealer for additional information. 5 EXAMPLE -
With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) EXAMPLE - Consult with surge brake couplers. Without Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) STARTING AND OPERATING 447 WARNING! (Continued) • Weight distributing systems may not be compatible with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle dealer for additional information. 5 EXAMPLE -