2008 Dodge Caliber Owner Manual - Page 289
2008 Dodge Caliber Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 287 VEHICLE LOADING Vehicle Loading Capacities Front Seat Occupants ...2 Rear Seat Occupants ...3 Luggage ...175 lbs (80 kg) Vehicle Rated Capacity ...925 lbs (420 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes the weight of your vehicle, the driver, passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR. 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. 5