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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.
If you do have a heavy load, spread it out. Don't carry
more than 167 pounds (75 kg)
in
your trunk.
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 vehi'cle
handles. These could cause you to lose control.
Also, overloading
can
shorten the life of
your vehicle.
NOTICE:
Your warranty
does
not cover parts or
components that fail because of overloading.
If you put things inside your vehicle
--
like suitcases,
tools, packages or anything else
-=
they will go as fast as
the vehicle goes.
If you hav'e to
stop
or turn quickly, or
if there is a crash, they'll keep going.
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