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Tire Size
The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents
the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires
must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.
Rim Size
This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size
listed.
Inflation Pressure
This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for
all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
Curb Weight
The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight
of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full
capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo
loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weightvalues are determined by weighing your vehicle on a
commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are
added.
Loading
The actual total weight and the weight of the front and
rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined
by weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation.
The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commer-
cial scale to insure that the GVWR has not been exceeded.
The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should
then be determined separately to be sure that the load is
properly distributed over the front and rear axle. Weigh-
ing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the
front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is
within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted
from front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the
specified weight limitations are met. Store the heavier
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NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure
that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any
time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the
vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a
properly calibrated torque wrench.
Torque Specifications
Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/
Bolt SizeLug Nut/
Bolt Socket Size
100 Ft-Lbs (135 N·m) 1/2” x 20 19 mm
**Use only Chrysler recommended lug nuts/bolts and
clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening.
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting
the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.
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Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............509
Pressure Warning Light ...................314
Quality Grading ....................... .653
Radial .............................. .498
Replacement .......................... .505
Rotation ............................. .508
Safety .............................. .484
Sizes ............................... .485
Snow Tires ........................... .499
Spare Tire ............................ .560
Spinning ............................ .503
Tread Wear Indicators ....................503
Tire Safety Information .....................484
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................541
To Open Hood .......................... .169
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................571
Towing ............................... .530
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................133
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .574Guide
.............................. .534
Recreational .......................... .549
Weight .............................. .534
Towing Assistance ........................ .133
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........549
Trac-Lok Rear Axle ....................... .443
Traction Control ......................... .468
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................481
Trailer Towing .......................... .530
Cooling System Tips .....................548
Hitches ............................. .533
Minimum Requirements ..................542
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................541
Wiring .............................. .546
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .534
T
railer Weight ........................... .534
Transaxle Autostick ............................ .437
Transfer Case ........................... .610
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