Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr); Gross Axle Weight Rating (Gawr); Overloading - Dodge Challenger 2014 Owner's Manual

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• Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

• Type of Vehicle

• Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH)

The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VIN.

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

The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear

axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles

evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or

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.

The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires,

wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory

service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the

front and rear GAWR.

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