2004 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN load capacity

² Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
² Type of Vehicle
² Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH)
The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total
load must be limited so that you do not exceed the
GVWR.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or
rear GAWR. WARNING!Because the front wheels drive and steer the vehicle,
it is important that you do not exceed the maximum
front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition
can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
control of the vehicle and have an accident.
Overloading
The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires,
wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory
service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and front
and rear GAWR.
The best way to figure out the total weight of your
vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for
operation. Weigh it on a commercial scale to insure that it
is not over the GVWR. STARTING AND OPERATING 273
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A load equalizing hitch is recommended for loaded
trailer weights above 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for
weights above 2,000 lbs (907 kg).
CAUTION!If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances. WARNING!Connecting trailer brakes to your vehicle's hydraulic
brake lines can overload your brake system and
cause it to fail. You might not have brakes when you
need them and could have an accident.278 STARTING AND OPERATING

Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls ............................. 195
Storage ............................ 132,337
Storage Bin ............................ 132
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 217,337
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 337
Sulfur in Gasoline ....................... 268
Sun Roof .............................. 125
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 80
Sunglass Storage ........................ 111
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 48
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 307
Tachometer ............................ 153
Temperature Control, Automatic ............. 208
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ....... 154,281
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 62
Theft Alarm ............................ 26
Theft System ............................ 26 Tilt Steering Column ..................... 104
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 247
Tire Markings .......................... 242
Tire Safety Information .................... 242
Tires ............................ 72,251,378
Alignment ........................... 258
Chains .............................. 263
Changing ............................ 282
Compact Spare ........................ 255
High Speed .......................... 254
Inflation Pressures ..................... 252
Jacking ............................. 282
Load Capacity ..................... 247,248
Pressure Monitor System ................. 259
Quality Grading ....................... 378
Radial .............................. 255
Replacement ....................... 257,259
Rotation ............................. 265
Safety ........................... 242,251 INDEX 395
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