2011 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 362

STARTING AND OPERATING 359 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle including driver, passengers, vehicle, options, trailer tongue weight, and cargo. The label also specifies maximum capacities of front and rear axle systems (GAWR). Total load must be limited, so GVWR, and front and rear GAWR are not exceeded. Payload The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load weight a truck or any given vehicle can carry, including the weight of the driver, all passengers, options and cargo. Each axle's GAWR is determined by the components in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, springs, tires, or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension components, sometimes specified by purchasers for increased durability, does not necessarily increase the vehicle's GVWR. Tire Size The tire size on the label represents the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size. Rim Size This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size listed. 5 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front Inflation Pressure and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for area so that the GAWR of each axle is not exceeded. all loading conditions up to full GAWR.