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MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP
DATE
GVWR
GAWR FRT
GAWR RR
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI-
CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION
STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
The other label, is the Certification label, found on the
rear edge of the driver's door. It tells you the gross
weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes
the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the
Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front
or rear axle.
And, if
you
do have a heavy load,
you
should spread it
out. Don't carry more than
100
lbs. (45
kg)
in your
rear area.
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CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than
the GVWR, or either the maximum front or
rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle
can break, or it can change the way your
vehicle handles. These could cause you
to lose
control. Also, overloading can shorten the life
of your vehicle.
:f you put things inside your vehicle
--
like suitcases,
tools, packages or anything else
--
they will go as fast as
the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or
if there is a crash, they'll keep going.
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