Suzuki 2008 XL7 Owner's Manual page 158

DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
Example 3
Item Descripion
Maximum Vehicle
A Capacity Weight for
Example 3 =
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 200 lbs (91
kg) × 5 =
Available Cargo
C
Weight =
Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading
information label for specific information
about your vehicle's maximum vehicle
capacity weight and seating positions. The
combined weight of the driver, passengers,
and cargo should never exceed your vehi-
cle's maximum vehicle capacity weight.
4-13
Certification Label
1273155
A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is
Total
found on the rear edge of the driver's door.
The label shows the size of your original
1,000 lbs
tires and the inflation pressures needed to
(453 kg)
obtain the gross weight capacity of your
vehicle. This is called the Gross Vehicle
1,000 lbs
Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR
(453 kg)
includes the weight of the vehicle, all occu-
pants, fuel, and cargo.
0 lbs
The Certification/Tire label also tells you
(0 kg)
the maximum weights for the front and rear
axles, called the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR). To find out the actual loads on
your front and rear axles, you need to go to
a weigh station and weigh your vehicle.
Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure
to spread out your load equally on both
sides of the centerline.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle
or the GAWR for either the front or rear
axle.
WARNING
Do not load your vehicle any heavier
than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR), or either the maximum front
or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR). If you do, parts on your
vehicle can break, and it can change
the way your vehicle handles. These
could cause you to lose control and
crash. Also, overloading can shorten
the life of your vehicle.
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WARNING
Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be cov-
ered by your warranty. Do not over-
load your vehicle.
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 have to stop or turn quickly, or
if there is a crash, they will keep going.