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rear to front as appropriate until the specified weight limita
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tions 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.
TRAILER TOWING
In this section you will find safety tips and information on
limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your
vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully review this infor
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mation to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible.
To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage,
follow the requirements and recommendations in this
manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing.
Common Towing Definitions
The following trailer towing related definitions will assist
you in understanding the following information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This
includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue weight. The
total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the
GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification
Label” in “Starting And Operating” for further information.
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all
cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tempo
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rary) loaded in or on the trailer in its "loaded and ready for
operation" condition.
The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your fully
loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the
trailer must be supported by the scale.
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 Chassis Cab 3500 2019
Page 298: ...296 STARTING AND OPERATING Distance Setting 3 Bars Long Distance Setting 2 Bars Medium ...
Page 313: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 311 Single 1 2 Second Tone Slow Tone 5 ...
Page 314: ...312 STARTING AND OPERATING Slow Tone Fast Tone ...
Page 315: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 313 Fast Tone Continuous Tone 5 ...
Page 321: ...STARTING AND OPERATING 319 Single 1 2 Second Tone Slow Tone 5 ...
Page 322: ...320 STARTING AND OPERATING Slow Tone For Rear Only Fast Tone For Rear Only ...
Page 507: ...MULTIMEDIA 505 Compass Variance Zone Map 9 ...
Page 562: ...560 MULTIMEDIA Uconnect 3 With 5 inch Display Uconnect 4 4C 4C NAV With 8 4 inch Display ...
Page 567: ...MULTIMEDIA 565 Uconnect 3 Media Uconnect 4 4C 4C NAV With 8 4 inch Display 9 ...