Dodge Charger: VEHICLE LOADING / Overloading

Dodge Charger 2011-2025 Owner's Manual / STARTING AND OPERATING / VEHICLE LOADING / 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.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

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...

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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...

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Dodge Charger 2011-2025 Owner's Manual: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

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Dodge Charger 2011-2025 Owner's Manual: Bi-Level Mode, Floor Mode, Mix Mode, Climate Control OFF Button

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