2007 Dodge Charger Owner's Manual - Page 258

258 STARTING AND OPERATING 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. Loading 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. Stow all loose items securely before driving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight. Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate. A loaded vehicle is shown in the illustration. Note that neither the GVWR nor the GAWR capacities have been exceeded. EXAMPLE ONLY Empty Weight Load (Including driver, passengers, and cargo) Total GAWR Front Rear Axle Axle 2054 lbs 1805 lbs (932 kg) (819 kg) 271 lbs 579 lbs (123 kg) (263 kg) 2325 lbs 2384 lbs (1055 kg) (1081 kg) 2546 lbs 2708 lbs (1155 kg) (1228 kg)