2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual - Page 326

326 STARTING AND OPERATING VEHICLE LOADING Vehicle Loading Capacities Front Seat Occupants ...2 Rear Seat Occupants (sedan) ...3 Rear Seat Occupants (convertible) ...2 Luggage ...115 lbs (52 kg) Rated Vehicle Capacity (sedan) ...865 lb (392 kg) Rated Vehicle Capacity (convertible) ...715 lb (324 kg) 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 vehicles used for trailer towing. Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assist 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 and tongue weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR. Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temporary) 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.