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 withinthe 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.
NOTE:
•
Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label” affixed to the
rear of the driver’s door for your vehicle’s GVWR and
GAWRs.
• Refer to the “Tire Placard” for your vehicle’s proper
tire pressure.
TRAILER TOWING
Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended.
468 STARTING AND OPERATING
Gauge.............................. .315
Light ............................... .326
Materials Added ....................... .460
Methanol ............................ .459
Octane Rating ..................... .458, 544
Requirements ......................... .458
Saver Mode .......................... .331
Specifications ......................... .544
Tank Capacity ......................... .543
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .331
Fuel Saver ............................. .331
Fuses ................................. .527
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .458
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .458
Conserving ........................... .331
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................458
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................320 Fuel
................................ .315
Speedometer ......................... .315
Tachometer ............................311
Gear Ranges ............................ .399
Gear Select Lever Override ..................489
General Information ........18, 26, 146, 183, 263, 457
Glass Cleaning .......................... .526
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................467
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................467
GVWR ................................ .467
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .410
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................472
Headlights ............................. .540
Automatic ........................... .217
Cleaning ............................ .526
Delay ............................... .219
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