2013 CHRYSLER 300 weight

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.
• 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.
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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. – 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.
– Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures 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 the proper
inspection procedure.
– When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor- mation” in “Starting and Operating” for information
on replacement tires and for the proper tire replace-
ment procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load
carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s GVWR
and GAWR limits.
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GaugesCoolant Temperature .....................310
Fuel ................................ .306
Speedometer ......................... .306
Tachometer ........................... .302
Gear Ranges ............................ .374
Gear Select Lever Override ..................486
General Information ........................18
Glass Cleaning .......................... .529
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................453
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................453
GVWR ................................ .453
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .392
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................470
Headlights ............................. .543
Automatic ........................... .198Cleaning
............................ .529
Delay ............................... .198
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........203
Lights On Reminder .....................201
On With Wipers ....................... .198
Passing ............................. .203
Switch .............................. .197
Time Delay ........................... .198
Washers ..............................511
Headlight Washers ........................511
Head Restraints ......................... .186
Head Rests ............................. .186
Heated Mirrors ...........................112
Heated Seats ............................ .181
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .368
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .203
Hill Start Assist .......................... .405
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .458
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Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................460
To Open Hood .......................... .195
Towing ............................... .455
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .490
Guide .............................. .459
Recreational .......................... .468
Weight .............................. .459
Traction ............................... .391
Traction Control ......................... .401
Trailer Towing .......................... .455
Cooling System Tips .....................468
Hitches ............................. .458
Minimum Requirements ..................461
Tips................................ .466
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................460
Wiring .............................. .465
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .459
Trailer Weight ........................... .459
Transfer Case ........................... .524Fluid
............................... .524
Maintenance .......................... .524
Transmission Automatic ........................... .369
Fluid ............................... .522
Maintenance .......................... .522
Shifting ............................. .369
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........21
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .426
Trip Odometer .......................... .302
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .......................41
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................43
Trunk Release Remote Control .................41
Turn Signals ............................ .203
UCI Connector .......................... .343
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................567
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