Chrysler 2005 Sebring Coupe User Manual download pdf (Page 339)

2. Maintain wheel balance and front suspension align-

ment.

3. Rotate tires regularly in accordance with the recom-

mendation in the section “Tire rotation” on page 344.

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WARNING!

Overloading of your tire is dangerous. Overloading

can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and

increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the

recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never

overload them.

It is important to familiarize yourself with the following

terms before loading your vehicle:

•

Vehicle maximum load on the tire : load on an

individual tire that is determined by distributing to

each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle

weight and dividing by two.

•

Vehicle normal load on the tire : load on an indi-

vidual tire that is determined by distributing to each

axle its share of the curb weight, accessory weight,

and normal occupant weight and dividing by two.

•

Maximum loaded vehicle weight : the sum of -

(a) Curb weight;

(b) Accessory weight

(d) Production option weight.

•

Curb weight : the weight of a motor vehicle with

standard equipment including the maximum capac-

ity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air

conditioning and additional weight optional engine.

•

Accessory weight : the combined weight (in excess

of those standard items which may be replaced) of

automatic transmission, power steering, power

brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and

heater, to the extent that these items are available as

factory-installed equipment (whether installed or

not).

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