2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Owner Manual - Page 445
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 443 The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commerRim Size This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size cial scale to insure that the GVWR has not been exceeded. The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should listed. then be determined separately to be sure that the load is Inflation Pressure properly distributed over the front and rear axle. WeighThis is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for ing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the all loading conditions up to full GAWR. front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted Curb Weight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight from front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full specified weight limitations are met. Store the heavier capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight equally. Stow all loose items securely before driving. values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way added. the brakes operate. Loading The actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined by weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation. 5