Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr); Gross Axle Weight Rating (Gawr); Overloading - Dodge Challenger 2009 Owner's Manual

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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 an accident.

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.

The best way to figure out the total weight of your

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.

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