2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER towing

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CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295
kg) {(since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 ± 750 = 650 lbs (295
kg)}.
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehi

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CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual 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 inform

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CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual Weight-Distributing Hitch
A weight-distributing system works by applying lever-
age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used
for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to
the to

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CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual The following chart provides the industry standard for
the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can
tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the
correct trailer hitch for your i

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CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 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.
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS
Engine/Transmission Fr

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CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
²The tongue weight of the trailer.
²The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehic

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CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual WARNING!
²Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
²Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dyn

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CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight).
Towing