
Loading
The actual total weight and the weight of the front and
rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined
by weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation.
The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commer-
cial scale to insure that the GVWR has not been exceeded.
The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should
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 the heavier
items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed
equally. Stow all loose items securely before driving.
Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect
on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way
the brakes operate.
CAUTION!
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.
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Summary of Contents for 2008 Cherokee
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Page 7: ...INTRODUCTION 7 1 ...
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Page 103: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 3 ...
Page 104: ...104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...
Page 105: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 3 ...
Page 186: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Gasoline Engine 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
Page 187: ...Diesel Engine UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 4 ...
Page 255: ...Lowering the DVD Screen Remote Control Location UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 4 ...
Page 265: ...UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 4 ...
Page 270: ...Operating Tips Chart 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
Page 317: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 317 5 ...
Page 386: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 7L 386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...
Page 387: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4 7L MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 7 ...
Page 388: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5 7L 388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...
Page 389: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3 0L DIESEL MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389 7 ...
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