2008 CHRYSLER 300 Owners Manual

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual Frontal Area
Frontal area is the maximum height and maximum width
of the front of a trailer.
Trailer Sway Control
The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be
installed between the hitch

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual WARNING!
•An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing
Hitch system may reduce handling, stability, brak-
ing performance, and could result in an accident.
•Weight Distributing Systems may not be co

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual Trailer Hitch Classification
Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of
trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional
Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your authorized dealer fo

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer
weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW
(Gr

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.)Max. Tongue Wt.
3.5L All Wheel Drive
(AWD) & 5.7L Automatic32 SQ. FT.
(2.97 square meters)Up to 2 persons & Luggage
2,000 lbs (907 kg)200 l

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
many trailer accidents.
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your bu

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle driv-
etrain components the following guidelines are recom-
mended:
CAUTION!
•Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805
k

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual •Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allo