Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
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
rear GAWR.
WARNING!
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.
Tongue Weight (TW)
The downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the
trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% or
more than 15% of the trailer load. You must consider this
as part of the load on your vehicle.
Frontal Area
The maximum height and maximum width of the front of
a trailer.
Trailer Sway Control
The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be
installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue
that typically provides adjustable friction associated with
the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer
swaying motions while traveling.
Weight-Carrying Hitch
A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue
weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or
some other connecting point of the truck. These kind of
hitches are the most popular on the market today and
they’re commonly used to tow small- and medium-sized
trailers.
STARTING AND OPERATING
371
5
Summary of Contents for 1500 2006
Page 2: ......
Page 8: ......
Page 66: ...Multiple Child Restraint Quad Cab 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 104: ...Multiple Child Restraint Quad Cab 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 110: ......
Page 141: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 3...
Page 142: ...142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 143: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 3...
Page 212: ......
Page 217: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 4...
Page 218: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 287: ...Operating Tips Chart UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 4...
Page 288: ......
Page 342: ...342 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 396: ......
Page 422: ......
Page 426: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 7L 4 7L 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 427: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5 7L MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 7...
Page 517: ...INDEX 10...
Page 535: ...NOTES...
Page 536: ...NOTES...