Buick 1993 Century Owner's Manual page 252

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
I
MANUFACTURE SHOWN
ABOVE.
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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. In the
trunk
or rear area don't carry more than 160
pounds (72 kg) for the coupeshedans; 300 pounds ( 1 3 6 kg)
for the six-passenger wagon. If you have the eight-
passenger wagon, no additional cargo
can
be carried if
you already have eight people in the vehicle.
A
CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs.
If you do, parts
on your
vehicle can brerak,
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.
If you put things inside your vehicle-like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else-they willgo as hst 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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