2010 Chrysler Sebring Owner Manual - Page 308

STARTING AND OPERATING 307 The best way to figure out the total weight of your vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for operation. Weigh it on a commercial scale to ensure that it is not over the GVWR. 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. Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle TRAILER TOWING separately. It is important that you distribute the load In this section, you will find safety tips and information evenly over the front and rear axles. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension review this information to tow your load as efficiently components do not necessarily increase the vehicle's and safely as possible. GVWR. To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning veLoading To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty hicles used for trailer towing. weight, axle by axle and side by side. Store heavier items If you have any questions or concerns after reviewing down low and be sure you distribute their weight as this section, please consult your dealer to for full details evenly as possible. Stow all loose items securely before on the towing capabilities of the vehicle. driving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within 5