Chrysler 200: Trailer Tongue Weight (TW) - Common Towing Definitions - Trailer Towing - Starting and operating - Chrysler 200 Owners ManualChrysler 200: Trailer Tongue Weight (TW)

The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less than or more than 10% of the trailer load. You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle.

    Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
    The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR. Refer to “Ve ...

    Frontal Area
    The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the maximum width of the front of a trailer. ...

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    Horn
    To sound the horn, push near the horn icon of the steering wheel. WARNING Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag system. Tampering ...

    Vehicle Certification Label
    Your vehicle has a certification label attached to the rear of the driver’s door. The label contains the following information: • Name of manufacturer • Month and year of manufacture †...

    Introduction
    The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is determined by factors such as the number of passengers, the amount of cargo, the weight of any accessories that may be installed, etc. To increase lo ...