2012 Dodge Caliber Owner Manual - Page 374
2012 Dodge Caliber Manual
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372 STARTING AND OPERATING 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. exceed the GVWR. Refer to "Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label" in "Starting and Operating" for further information. Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or temTo maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its Љloaded and and recommendations in this manual concerning ve- ready for operationЉ condition. hicles used for trailer towing. The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your Common Towing Definitions fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight The following trailer towing related definitions will assist of the trailer must be supported by the scale. you in understanding the following information: Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. and trailer when weighed in combination. This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not allowance for the presence of a driver.