Chevrolet 2008 Impala Owner's Manual page 234

The Tire and Loading Information label also lists
the tire size of the original equipment tires (C)
and the recommended cold tire inflation
pressures (D). For more information on tires and
inflation, see Tires on page 5-54 and Inflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-61.
There is also important loading information on the
Certification label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle,
see "Certification Label" later in this section.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
Locate the statement "The combined weight of
1.
occupants and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lbs" on your vehicle's placard.
Determine the combined weight of the driver
2.
and passengers that will be riding in your
vehicle.
Subtract the combined weight of the driver
3.
and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
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The resulting figure equals the available
4.
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the "XXX" amount equals
1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
Determine the combined weight of luggage
5.
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load
6.
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity for your vehicle.
If your vehicle can tow a trailer, see Towing a
Trailer on page 4-27 for important information
on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and
trailering tips.