WARNING!
Because the front wheels 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 the
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 ensure that
it is not over the GVWR.Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle
separately. It is important that you distribute the load
evenly over the front and rear axles.
Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and
shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension
components do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s
GVWR.
Loading
To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty
weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items
down low and be sure you distribute their weight as
evenly as possible. Stow all loose items securely before
driving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you
have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within
the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight.
Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect
on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way
the brakes operate.
STARTING AND OPERATING 277
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Fueling............................... 274
Fuses ................................ 329
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) ........... 130
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............274,297
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 270
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 270
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 270
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................... 151
Fuel ................................ 150
Speedometer ......................... 150
Tachometer .......................... 150
General Information ............18,26,104,229,269
General Maintenance ..................... 300
Glass Cleaning .......................... 327
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 276
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 276
GVWR ............................... 276 Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)
........78,191,192
Hard Drive (HDD) ....................... 191
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 230
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 280
Head Restraints ......................... 111
Headlight Washers ....................... 312
Headlights ............................ 337
Automatic ........................... 117
Bulb Replacement ...................... 337
Cleaning ............................ 327
Delay ............................... 117
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 120
Lights On Reminder .................... 118
On With Wipers .................... 1 17,124
Passing ............................. 120
Switch .............................. 116
Time Delay ........................... 117
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