2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE towing capacity

adhere to the loading conditions, tire size and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
Information placard and the Vehicle Loading section of
this manual.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWR's) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
GAWR's, vehicle loading and trailer towing, see the
Vehicle Loading section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement ªThe combined weight of
occupants 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.
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 lb. (1400±750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)
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 this
manual 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 capacities
of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and
number and size of occupants. This table is for illustra-
tion purposes only and may not be accurate for the
seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
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VEHICLE LOADING
Vehicle Loading Capacities
Front Seat Occupants....................... 2
Rear Seat Occupants........................ 2
Luggage...................... 115lbs. (52 kg)
Rated Vehicle Capacity............ 715lbs. (324 kg)
TRAILER TOWING
In this section you will find safety tips and information
on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do
with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer carefully re-
view this information to tow your load as efficiently and
safely as possible.
To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements
and recommendations in this manual concerning ve-
hicles used for trailer towing.
Perform maintenance services as prescribed in the main-
tenance schedules manual. When your vehicle is used for
trailer towing, never exceed the gross axle weight rating
(GAWR) by the addition of:
²The tongue weight of the trailer.
²The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
²Remember that everything put in or on the trailer adds
to the load on your vehicle.
Warranty Requirements
The Manufacturer's Passenger Vehicle Warranty will
apply to vehicles used to tow trailers for non-commercial
use. However the following conditions must be met:
²The maximum trailer load is 1,000 lbs (450 kg).
²The maximum frontal area of the trailer cannot exceed
20 square feet (1.86 square meters).
²If using a manual transaxle vehicle for trailer towing,
all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive
clutch slippage.
²The trailer tongue load 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. Refer to the Tire±
Safety Information Section in this manual.
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Starting.............................. 132
Cold Weather........................ 133
Engine Fails to Start................... 134
Steering
Power...........................143,202
Tilt Column.......................... 69
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 118
Stuck, Freeing......................... 185
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 29
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 197
Tachometer............................ 87
Tape Player........................... 119
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......89,175
Theft Alarm............................ 19
Theft System........................... 19
Tilt Steering Column..................... 69
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 67
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 149
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 148
Tire Markings......................... 145
Tire Safety Information................... 145Tires ...........................43,152,257
Air Pressure......................... 152
Alignment.......................... 158
Chains............................. 159
Changing........................... 176
Compact Spare....................... 155
Flat Changing........................ 176
General Information................... 152
High Speed......................... 154
Inflation Pressures.................... 153
Load Capacity....................... 149
Quality Grading...................... 257
Radial............................. 155
Replacement......................... 157
Rotation............................ 159
Safety...........................145,152
Sizes............................... 146
Snow Tires.......................... 159
Spinning............................ 156
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 157
Top Cover............................. 50
Towing...........................185,186
Disabled Vehicle...................... 185
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