2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 399

STARTING AND OPERATING 397 included on this label and indicates the Month, Day and Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in the Hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension bottom of the label is your VIN. components sometimes specified by purchasers for inGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) creased durability does not necessarily increase the vehiThe GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle cle's GVWR. including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo. The label also specifies maximum capacities of front and Tire Size rear axle systems (GAWR). Total load must be limited so The tire size on the label represents the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not exceeded. capacity of this tire size. Payload The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load Rim Size weight a truck can carry, including the weight of the This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size driver, all passengers, options and cargo. listed. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Inflation Pressure The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo all loading conditions up to full GAWR. area so that the GAWR of each axle is not exceeded. 5