2017 CHRYSLER 300 weight

Trailer Hitch Classification
The following chart provides the industry standard for the
maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow
and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct
trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards
Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1,587 kg)
Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2,267 kg)
Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty 10,000 lbs (4,535 kg)
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)” chart for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight
(GTW) towable for your given drivetrain.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle.
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Engine/Transmission Frontal AreaMax. GTW (Gross Trailer
Weight) Max. Tongue Weight (See
Note)
3.6L Automatic 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
5.7L Automatic 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
5
STARTING AND OPERATING 371

NOTE:The trailer tongue weight must be considered as
part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and it
should never exceed the weight referenced on the “Tire and
Loading Information” placard. Refer to “Tire Safety Infor-
mation” in “Starting And Operating” for further informa-
tion.
Trailer And Tongue Weight
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your bumper or trailer hitch. Consider the following items when computing the weight
on the rear axle of the vehicle:
•
The tongue weight of the trailer.
• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put
in or on your vehicle.
• The weight of the driver and all passengers.
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.
372 STARTING AND OPERATING

Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain
components the following guidelines are recommended:
WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to an injury collision. Follow
these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as
possible:
•Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and it will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have a collision.
• When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor performance, or damage
to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, sus-
pension, chassis structure, or tires.
• Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.
• Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on the
tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmis-
sion in PARK. Always block or chockthe trailer
wheels.
• GCWR must not be exceeded.
• 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 utilized.
5
STARTING AND OPERATING 373

Gross Axle Weight Rating.................367, 369
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...............367, 369
GVWR ................................. .367
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .................................313
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .380
Headlights ...............................444
Automatic ..............................117
Cleaning ...............................431
Delay .................................118
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........121
Lights On Reminder ..................... .120
On With Wipers ......................117,127
Passing ............................... .122
Switch ................................116
Time Delay .............................118
Washers ...............................416
Headlight Washers ..........................416
Head Restraints ........................109, 110
Head Rests ............................109, 110
Heated Mirrors .............................95
Heated Seats ............................. .106
Heater ................................. .269Heater, Engine Block
........................300
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .....121
Hill Start Assist ............................321
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .371
Holder, Coin ............................. .194
Hood Release .............................115
Ignition Key ...................................11
Illuminated Entry ...........................18
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................14
Inside Rearview Mirror .......................86
Instrument Cluster ............204, 210, 213, 222, 226
Instrument Cluster Display Information Display .......................229
Instrument Cluster Display ..................233
Instrument Panel And Controls .................203
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................431
Interior Appearance

Care .....................430
Interior Lights ............................ .123
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ..............126
Introduction ................................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .265
472 INDEX

Synthetic Engine Oil........................410
System, Remote Starting ......................22
Telescoping Steering Column ...............129, 130
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........275
Tilt Down .................................105
Up.................................. .105
Tilt Steering Column .....................129, 130
Time Delay, Headlight .......................118
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........334, 335
Tire Markings ............................ .328
Tires.......................... .79, 339, 343, 350
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .347
Air Pressure ........................ .334, 339
Chains ............................... .348
Changing .......................382, 385, 389
Compact Spare ..........................344
Flat Changing .......................... .389
General Information ...................339, 343
High Speed ............................ .341
Inflation Pressures ........................340
Jacking ........................ .382, 384, 385
Life Of Tires ............................347
Load Capacity .......................334, 336 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
.............351
Pressure Warning Light ....................218
Quality Grading ........................ .350
Radial ............................... .341
Replacement ........................ .347, 389
Rotation ...............................349
Safety ............................ .328, 339
Sizes .................................330
Snow Tires ............................ .342
Spare Tire .......................343, 345, 383
Spinning ...............................346
Trailer Towing .......................... .374
T r

ead Wear Indicators .....................346
Wheel Mounting ........................ .389
Tire Safety Information .......................328
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................372
To Open Hood ............................115
Towing ................................. .368
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .396
Guide .................................371
Recreational ............................378
Weight ............................... .371
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............378
Traction .................................312
Traction Control .......................... .323
480 INDEX

Trailer Towing............................ .368
Cooling System Tips ..................... .377
Hitches ............................... .371
Minimum Requirements ....................373
Tips ................................. .377
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................372
Wiring ............................... .375
Trailer Towing Guide ........................371
Trailer Weight ............................ .371
Transfer Case ............................ .426
Fluid .......................... .426, 449, 452
Maintenance ............................426
Transmission ............................. .302
Automatic ..........................302, 424
Fluid .......................... .424, 449, 452
Maintenance ............................424
Shifting ...............................300
Transporting Pets ...........................75
Tread Wear Indicators .......................346
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) ..................... .35, 36
Trunk Release, Emergency .....................36
Trunk Release Remote Control ..................35
Turn Signals .......................... .121, 226
UCI Connector ............................265 Uconnect
Customer Programmable Features .............257
Operation ............................. .241
Uconnect Settings ...................19, 20, 257
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Voice Recognition Register ...............................287
SiriusXM Guardian .......................286
Uconnect Settings ........................ .19, 27
Customer Programmable Features ..........28, 255
Passive Entry Programming ..............28, 255
Uconnect Settings ........................255
Uconnect Voice Command ....................279
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................350
Universal Consumer

Interface (UCI) Connector .....265
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .357
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .................43
Vanity Mirrors .............................95
Vehicle Certification Label ....................367
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...............6
Vehicle Loading .....................336, 366, 368
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................7
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) ...........16
Vehicle Storage ........................ .276, 442
Viscosity, Engine Oil ........................410
10
INDEX 481