Chrysler 200: Common Towing Definitions
The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information:
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
- Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
- Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
- Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
- Trailer Tongue Weight (TW)
- Frontal Area
- Weight-Carrying Hitch
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 information to ...
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 “ ...
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Premium System – If Equipped
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless
technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to
monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each
wheel as part of the valve st ...
The laser sensor
The upper decal describes the laser beam's classification and contains the following
text:
Invisible Laser radiation – Do not view directly with optical instruments (magnifiers)
– Class ...
Switching on/off
The steering-wheel heating heats the leather
areas of the steering wheel
•► Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
•► To switch on/off: turn the lev ...