2013 CHRYSLER 300 towing capacity

Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about the:
1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle
2) total weight your vehicle can carry
3) tire size designed for your vehicle4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and
spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You
will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you
adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
Information placard and in the “Vehicle Loading” section
of this manual.
NOTE:
Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to
“Vehicle Loading” in this section.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or
Tire and Loading Information Placard
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XXX kg” on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and
trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed
the weight referenced here.
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or
XXX kg” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if
“XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will
be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750
= 650 lbs [295 kg]).
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
NOTE:
• The following table shows examples on how to calcu-
late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities
of your vehicle with varying seating configurations
and number and size of occupants. This table is for
illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for
the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
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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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Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes
•Do not 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.
• An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
• Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
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CAUTION! (Continued)
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
WARNING!
•Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have a
collision.
• Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing you should allow for addi-
tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. Failure to do so could result in a
collision.
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Coolant Capacity...................... .547
Coolant Level ......................... .514
Disposal of Used Coolant .................518
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................515
Inspection ........................... .518
Points to Remember .....................518
Pressure Cap ......................... .517
Radiator Cap ......................... .517
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............515
Corrosion Protection ...................... .525
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................222
Cupholders ............................ .283
Customer Assistance ...................... .561
Data Recorder, Event .......................71
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............208
Daytime Running Lights ....................200
Dealer Service ........................... .499
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................43Deck Lid, Power Release
.....................41
Defroster, Rear Window .....................292
Defroster, Windshield .......................97
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................208
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................497
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................203
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .501
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................490
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................518
Door Locks ..............................29
Door Locks, Automatic ......................31
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .392
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......321
E-85 Fuel .............................. .446
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System, Remote Starting.....................26
Tachometer ............................. .302
Telescoping Steering Column .................212
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........354
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............310
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................18
Theft System (Security Alarm) .................18
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .212
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .198
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........414
Tire Markings ........................... .409
Tires...................................99 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................426
Air Pressure .......................... .418
Chains .............................. .428
Changing ............................ .471
Compact Spare ........................ .423
General Information .....................418 High Speed
.......................... .420
Inflation Pressures ...................... .419
Jacking .............................. .471
Life of Tires .......................... .426
Load Capacity ........................ .414
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............431
Pressure Warning Light ...................303
Quality Grading ....................... .567
Radial .............................. .421
Replacement .......................... .427
Rotation ............................. .430
Safety .............................. .409
Sizes ............................... .410
Snow Tires ........................... .422
Spare Tire ............................ .472
Spinning ............................ .425
Trailer Towing ........................ .463
Tread Wear Indicators ....................426
T

ire Safety Information .....................409
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