2011 CHRYSLER 300 weight

Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your bumper or trailer hitch.Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
•The tongue weight of the trailer.
•The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
•The weight of the driver and all passengers.
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must
be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Refer to the “Tire and Loading Information” placard for
the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo
for your vehicle.
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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 orchock
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. Max loading as defined on the “Tire and Load-
ing Information” placard.
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WARNING! (Continued)
2. GTW
3. GAWR
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 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 information on tire pressures and for proper
tire inflation procedures.
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Gasoline........................... 380
Gauge ............................ 264
Light ............................. 273
Materials Added ..................... 383
Methanol .......................... 381
Octane Rating ....................... 481
Saver Mode ........................ 278
Specifications ....................... 481
Tank Capacity ....................... 480
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 278
Fuel Saver ............................. 278
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 385
Fuses ................................ 466
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 223
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 380
Conserving ......................... 278
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 381
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 381 Gauges
Coolant Temperature .................. 267
Fuel .............................. 264
Speedometer ........................ 264
Tachometer ......................... 259
Gear Ranges ........................... 326
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 424
General Information ............17,24,139,204,380
General Maintenance ..................... 436
Glass Cleaning .......................... 465
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............392,394
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............392,393
GVWR ............................... 392
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 332
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 408
Head Restraints ......................... 154
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Safety.......................... 348,358
Sizes ............................. 350
Snow Tires ......................... 368
Spare Tire .......................... 410
Spinning ........................... 364
Trailer Towing ....................... 400
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 365
To Open Hood .......................... 162
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 397
Towing ............................... 393
Behind a Motorhome .................. 405
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 425
Guide ............................. 397
Recreational ........................ 405
Weight ............................ 397
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome .......... 405
Traction Control ......................... 341
Trailer Towing .......................... 393
Cooling System Tips .................. 405 Hitches
............................ 396
Minimum Requirements ................ 399
Tips .............................. 404
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 397
Wiring ............................ 402
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 397
Trailer Weight .......................... 397
Transfer Case ........................... 460
Fluid .......................... 460,482
Maintenance ........................ 460
Transmission ........................... 458
Automatic .................... 322,325,458
Fluid ............................. 482
Range Indicator ...................... 326
Shifting ........................... 322
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 23
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
530 INDEX