Dodge 2008 Dakota User Manual download pdf (Page 192)

Heavier axles or suspension components sometimes

specified by purchasers for increased durability do not

necessarily increase the vehicle’s GVWR.

Tire Size

This is the minimum allowable tire size for your vehicle.

Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of

this tire size.

Rim Size

This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size

listed.

Inflation Pressure (Cold)

This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for

all loading conditions up to full GAWR.

Curb Weight

The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight

of thevehicle with all fluids,including vehicle fuel,at full

capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo

loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight

values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a

commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are

added.

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 scaleto insure that theGVWR 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.

Storeheavier items downlow and besure thatthe weight

is distributedequally. Stowall 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.

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