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Gross axle weight rating (gawr), Tongue weight (tw), Frontal area – Dodge 2014 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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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 “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica-

tion Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further

information.

WARNING!

It is important that you do not exceed the maximum
front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition
can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
control of the vehicle and have a collision.

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 10% of the trailer load. You must consider this as

part of the load on your vehicle.
Frontal Area
The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the

maximum width of the front of a trailer.
Trailer Sway Control
The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping

link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and

the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric-

tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen

any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling.
If equipped, the electronic Trailer Sway Control (TSC)

recognizes a swaying trailer and automatically applies

individual wheel brakes and/or reduces engine power to

attempt to eliminate the trailer sway.

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