2014 CHRYSLER 300 SRT weight

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total
load must be limited so that you do not exceed the
GVWR.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or
rear GAWR.
WARNING!
Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is
important that you do not exceed the maximum front
or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can
result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
control of the vehicle and have a collision.
Overloading
The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires,
wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory
service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the
front and rear GAWR.
The best way to figure out the total weight of your
vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for
operation. Weigh it on a commercial scale to ensure that
it is not over the GVWR.
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.
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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 within
the 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.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground,
or using a towing dolly) is NOT ALLOWED. The only
acceptable method for towing this vehicle (behind an-
other vehicle) is on a vehicle trailer with all four wheels
OFF the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Methanol............................ .446
Octane Rating ......................... .445
Requirements ......................... .445
Saver Mode .......................... .324
Specifications ......................... .535
Tank Capacity ......................... .534
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .324
Fuel Saver ............................. .324
Fuses ................................. .517
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ............265
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .445
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .445
Conserving ........................... .324
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................445
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................312
Fuel ................................ .307
Speedometer ......................... .307Tachometer
........................... .303
Gear Ranges ............................ .380
Gear Select Lever Override ..................477
General Information ...................... .165
Glass Cleaning .......................... .515
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................454
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................454
GVWR ................................ .454
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .394
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................458
Headlights ............................. .529
Automatic ........................... .196
Cleaning ............................ .515
Delay ............................... .196
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........202
Lights On Reminder .....................199
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