2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING weight

NOTE:Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed
options, must be considered as part of the total load on
your vehicle. Refer to “Tire Safety Information/Tire and
Loading Information Placard” in “Starting and Operat-
ing” for the maximum combined weight of occupants
and cargo for your vehicle.
CAUTION!
Incorrect trailer tongue weight could result in in-
creased yaw or vehicle instability. A negative trailer
tongue weight could unload the rear suspension of
the tow vehicle decreasing vehicle stability. Negative
trailer tongue weight could cause the trailer to squat
and potentially become disengaged from the tow
vehicle resulting in a runaway trailer condition.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive-
train components the following guidelines are recom-
mended:
CAUTION!
•Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine,
axle or other parts could be damaged.
•Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a
trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
This helps the engine and other parts of the
vehicle wear in at the heavier loads.5
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WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing
as safe as possible:
•Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and that it will not shift during travel. When
trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic
load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the
driver to control. You could lose control of your
vehicle and have an accident.
•When hauling cargo, or towing a trailer, do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor performance, or dam-
age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering,
suspension, chassis structure, or tires.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•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
allow enough slack for turning corners.
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on
the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic
transmission in PARK. Always, block or chock
the trailer wheels.
•GCWR must not be exceeded.
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
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WARNING! (Continued)
3. GAWR
4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch
utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to
always achieve 10% of trailer tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight).
Towing Requirements – Tires
•
Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
•Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper-
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures.
•Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
sures before trailer usage.
•Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting and Operating” for informa-
tion on tread wear indicators and for proper inspection
procedure.
•When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for information
on replacement tires and for proper tire replacement
procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carry-
ing capacity will not increase the vehicle’s GVWR and
GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes
•
Donot interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
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GaugesCoolant Temperature ................... 145
Fuel ............................... 145
Odometer ........................... 149
Tachometer .......................... 149
Gear Ranges ........................... 244
Gearshift .............................. 244
General Information .................... 17,293
General Maintenance ..................... 347
Glass Cleaning .......................... 375
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............306,308
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............306,308
GVWR ............................... 306
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 93
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 251
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 321 Head Restraints
.......................... 98
Headlights ............................ 383
Bulb Replacement ...................... 383
Cleaning ............................ 373
High Beam ........................ 108,158
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 108
On With Wipers ....................... 115
Passing ............................. 108
Replacing ........................... 383
Switch .............................. 106
Heated Seats ........................... 101
Heater ............................... 219
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 241
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 310
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 120
Hood Prop ............................ 104
Hood Release .......................... 104
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Life of Tires.......................... 282
Load Capacity ..................... 272,273
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 285
Pressure Warning Light .................. 155
Quality Grading ....................... 421
Radial .............................. 279
Replacement ......................... 282
Rotation ............................ 284
Safety ........................... 266,276
Sizes ............................... 268
Snow Tires ........................... 284
Spare Tire ........................... 323
Spinning ............................ 280
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 281
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 312
Towing ............................... 307
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 335
Guide .............................. 311
Recreational .......................... 318 Weight
.............................. 311
Traction .............................. 250
Trailer Towing .......................... 307
Cooling System Tips .................... 318
Hitches ............................. 310
Minimum Requirements ................. 313
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 312
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 311
Trailer Weight .......................... 311
Transaxle Additives ............................ 370
Automatic .................... 12,238,241,368
Autostick ............................ 248
Filter ............................... 370
Maintenance ......................... 368
Operation ........................... 241
Overdrive ........................... 246
Selection of Lubricant ................... 394
Transmission ..................... See Transaxle
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