2010 DODGE CHARGER SRT weight

VEHICLE LOADING
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on
the “Vehicle Certification Label.” This information
should be used for passenger and luggage loading as
indicated.
Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Vehicle Certification Label
Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to
the rear of the driver’s door.
The label contains the following information:
•Name of manufacturer
•Month and year of manufacture
•Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
•Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front
•Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear
•Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
•Type of Vehicle
•Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH)
The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VIN.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total
load must be limited so that you do not exceed the
GVWR.
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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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.
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Tachometer.......................... 163
General Information ............16,22,113,255,297
General Maintenance ..................... 335
Glass Cleaning .......................... 362
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 305
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 305
GVWR ............................... 305
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 85
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................. 256
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 310
Head Restraints ......................... 121
Headlight Washers ....................... 345
Headlights ............................ 375
Automatic ........................... 127
Bulb Replacement ...................... 373
Cleaning ............................ 362 Delay
.............................. 128
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 130
Lights On Reminder .................... 129
On With Wipers .................... 128,134
Passing ............................. 130
Switch .............................. 127
Time Delay .......................... 128
Washers ............................. 345
Heated Mirrors .......................... 84
Heated Seats ........................... 123
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 245
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 130
Holder, Coin ........................... 153
Holder, Cup ........................... 152
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 140
Hood Release .......................... 125
Ignition ............................... 13
Key ............................... 12,13
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