then be determined separately to be sure that the load is
properly distributed over front and rear axle. Weighing
the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the front
or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is
within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted
from front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the
specified weight limitations are met.
Store heavier items down low and be sure that the weight
is distributed equally. Stow all loose items securely before
driving.
Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect
on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way
the brakes operate.
WARNING!
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If
you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can
change the way your vehicle handles. This could
cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can
shorten the life of your vehicle.
A loaded vehicle is shown in the following example. Note
that neither GVWR nor GAWR capabilities are exceeded.
Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and
shorten service life.
NOTE:
The weights shown in this chart are not the
weights for your vehicle. Also, the amount of load
added to both the front and rear axles can be computed
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Summary of Contents for 2007 Durango
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Page 6: ...6 INTRODUCTION...
Page 104: ...104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 105: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 3...
Page 106: ...106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 183: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 183 4...
Page 184: ...Instrument Cluster 184 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS...
Page 244: ...Operating Tips Chart 244 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS...
Page 292: ...292 STARTING AND OPERATING...
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Page 360: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 7L V6 360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 361: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4 7L V 8 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 7...
Page 362: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5 7L HEMI V 8 362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 399: ...MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 7...
Page 410: ...2 Rotate the light to the outboard side of the vehicle and remove 410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
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