2010 Dodge Challenger Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 319

318 STARTING AND OPERATING • Type of Vehicle • Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VIN. WARNING! Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the Overloading GVWR. The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles front and rear GAWR. evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or The best way to figure out the total weight of your rear GAWR. 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.