2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER load capacity

Common Towing Definitions
The following trailer towing related definitions will assist
you in understanding the following information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue
weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not
exceed the GVWR.
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer
plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment
(permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its
loaded and ready for operationcondition. The recom-
mended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded
trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer
must be supported by the scale.
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
The gross combination weight rating (GCWR) is the total
permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when
weighed in combination. (Note that GCWR ratings in-
clude a 68 kg (150 lbs) allowance for the presence of a
driver).
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.
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Information section of this manual on Tread Wear
Indicators for the proper inspection procedure.
When replacing tires refer to the Tires–General Infor-
mation section of this manual on Replacement Tires for
proper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires
with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase
the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes

Donotinterconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000
lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 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.
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Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......222,345
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............ 76,109
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 36
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 36
Tilt Steering Column..................... 187
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 307
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 306
Tire Markings.......................... 302
Tire Safety Information.................... 302
Tires ........................... 115,311,445
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 318
Air Pressure.......................... 311
Alignment........................... 319
Chains.............................. 320
Changing............................ 346
Compact Spare........................ 315
Flat Changing........................ 351
General Information.................... 311
High Speed.......................... 313Inflation Pressures..................... 312
Jacking............................. 346
LifeofTires .......................... 318
Load Capacity.....................307,308
Quality Grading....................... 445
Radial.............................. 314
Replacement......................... 318
Rotation............................. 321
Safety............................302,311
Sizes ............................... 304
Snow Tires........................... 320
Spare Tire........................... 347
Spinning ............................ 316
Tread Wear Indicators................... 317
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 333
Top Cover............................. 126
Towing ............................... 329
Disabled Vehicle....................... 355
Guide .............................. 332
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