346 STARTING AND OPERATING
Consider the following items when computing the weight on
the rear axle of the vehicle:
• The tongue weight of the trailer.
• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in
or on your vehicle.
• The weight of the driver and all passengers.
NOTE:
Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to
the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed
options or dealer-installed options must be considered as
part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the “Tire And
Loading Information” placard for the maximum combined
weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain
components, the following guidelines are recommended.
Perform the maintenance listed in the “Scheduled
Servicing”. Refer to “Scheduled Servicing” in “Servicing
And Maintenance” for the proper maintenance intervals.
When towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR or GCWR
ratings.
CAUTION!
Always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in the front
of the trailer. This places 10% of the GTW on the tow
hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or
heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely
side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle
and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the
cause of many trailer collisions.
CAUTION!
• Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle or
other parts could be damaged.
• Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a trailer is
towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not
make starts at full throttle. This helps the engine and
other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads.
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 ...