2013 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE weight

Weight-Carrying Hitch
A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue
weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or
some other connecting point of the vehicle. These kinds
of hitches are the most popular on the market today and
they are commonly used to tow small- and medium-
sized trailers.
Trailer Hitch Classification
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 intended towing condition.
Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
Class Max. Trailer Hitch
Industry Standards
Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg)
Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty 10,000 lbs (4 540 kg)
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings)” chart for the Maximum
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given
drivetrain.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed
on your vehicle.
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Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer
weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
Engine/Transmission Max. Frontal AreaMax. Gross Trailer Wt.
(GTW)Max. Trailer Tongue Wt.
(See Note 1)
2.4L/Auto 11 sq.ft. (1.0 sq.m)
(See Note 2)1,000 lbs (450 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
3.6L/Auto 22 sq.ft. (2.0 sq.m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
Note 1: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as
part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo,
and it should never exceed the weight referenced on the
Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire
Safety Information” in “Starting and Operating” for
further information.Note 2: Enclosed trailers or open utility trailers with
front shields/guards are not recommended for use with
all four-cylinder engines with automatic transmission.
Please see your authorized dealer for additional infor-
mation.
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Trailer And Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the
rear can cause the trailer to swayseverelyside to side
which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
many trailer collisions.
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.
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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.
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.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•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.
WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these
guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as
possible:
•Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and 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 a collision.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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.
•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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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 Loading
Information” placard.
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized. (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.
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Gasoline.............................370
Gauge...............................220
Light...............................221
Materials Added.......................373
Methanol............................371
Octane Rating.........................370
Requirements.........................370
Tank Capacity.........................475
Fuel, Flexible............................375
Fueling................................379
Fuel System Caution.......................380
Fuses..................................462
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).............192
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...................379
Gasoline, Clean Air........................371
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................371
Gauges
Coolant Temperature....................220Fuel................................220
Odometer............................224
Tachometer...........................224
Gear Ranges.............................308
Gear Select Lever Override..................416
General Information........................18
Glass Cleaning...........................458
Gross Axle Weight Rating...................382
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................382
GVWR.................................382
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)...............129
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................324
Hazard Warning Flasher....................398
Headlights..............................470
Bulb Replacement......................470
Cleaning.............................456
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Tire Markings............................340
Tires...................................95
Aging (Life of Tires).....................358
Air Pressure..........................350
Chains..............................360
Changing............................400
Compact Spare........................355
General Information.....................350
High Speed...........................352
Inflation Pressures......................351
Jacking..............................400
Life of Tires...........................358
Load Capacity.........................345
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)...........362
Pressure Warning Light..................231
Quality Grading.......................495
Radial...............................353
Replacement..........................359
Rotation.............................361Safety...............................340
Sizes................................341
Snow Tires...........................354
Spare Tire............................400
Spinning.............................357
Trailer Towing.........................390
Tread Wear Indicators...................358
Tire Safety Information.....................340
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................388
Tonneau Cover...........................101
To Open Hood...........................175
Towing................................384
24-Hour Towing Assistance................143
Disabled Vehicle.......................417
Guide...............................387
Recreational
..........................395
Weight..............................387
Towing Assistance.........................143
Traction................................323
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Trailer Towing...........................384
Cooling System Tips....................394
Hitches..............................386
Minimum Requirements..................389
Tips ................................392
Trailer and Tongue Weight................388
Trailer Towing Guide.......................387
Trailer Weight............................387
Transmission............................449
Automatic............................305
Filter...............................453
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . . .192
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).........21
Transporting Pets..........................90
Tread Wear Indicators......................358
Trip Computer...........................235
Trip Odometer...........................224Trip Odometer Reset Button..................228
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid).......................38
Trunk Release Remote Control.................38
Turn Signals.............................180
UCI Connector...........................276
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)...............129
Understanding Your Instrument Panel...........218
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................495
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector. . . .276
Universal Transmitter......................192
Unleaded Gasoline........................370
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................48
Upholstery Care..........................457
Vanity Mirrors...........................129
Variance, Compass........................243
Vehicle Certification Label...................382
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............6
514 INDEX