Trailer towing, Common towing definitions – Chrysler 2009 Country - Owner Manual User Manual

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LOADING TABLE — EXAMPLE ONLY

Front Axle

Rear Axle

TOTAL

2,500 lbs

(1 134 kg)

2,450 lbs

(1 111 kg)

GAWR

2,544 lbs

(1 154 kg)

2,544 lbs

(1 154 kg)

A loaded vehicle is shown in the above table. Note that
neither the GVWR nor the GAWR capacities have been
exceeded.

NOTE:

Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label” at-

tached to the rear of the driver’s door for your vehicle’s
GVWR and GAWR’s. This table is only an example.

TRAILER TOWING

In this section you will find safety tips and information
on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do
with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully

review this information to tow your load as efficiently
and safely as possible.

To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements
and recommendations in this manual concerning ve-
hicles used for trailer towing.

Common Towing Definitions

The following trailer towing-related definitions will as-
sist you in understanding the following information:

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, cargo/luggage and
trailer tongue weight. The total load must be limited so
that you do not exceed the GVWR.

Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all
cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem-
porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its

Љloaded and

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