2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Cargo Owner Manual - Page 423

STARTING AND OPERATING 421 Loading CAUTION! To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR down low and be sure you distribute their weight as or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, evenly as possible. Stow all loose items securely before parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the driving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you way your vehicle handles. This could cause you to have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight. your vehicle. Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles, and the way TRAILER TOWING the brakes operate. 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. To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing. 5