Gross trailer weight (gtw), Gross combination weight rating (gcwr), Gross axle weight rating (gawr) – Dodge 2015 Dart - Owner Manual User Manual

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exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle

Certification Label” in “Starting And Operating” for

further information.
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

ready for operationЉ condition.
The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your

fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight

of the trailer must be supported by the scale.
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle

and trailer when weighed in combination.

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 the front

or rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certi-

fication Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further

information.

WARNING!

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.

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