Chevrolet 2011 Corvette Coupe Owner's Manual page 251

Refer to your vehicle's Tire and
Loading Information label for
specific information about your
vehicle's capacity weight and
seating positions. The combined
weight of the driver, passengers
and cargo should never exceed
your vehicle's capacity weight.
Certification Label
A vehicle specific Certification
label is attached to the rear
edge of the driver's door. It tells
you the gross weight capacity of
your vehicle, called the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
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.
Do not load your vehicle
with more weight than it was
designed to carry. See Steps
for Determining Correct Load
Limit earlier in this section.
WARNING
Do not load the vehicle
any heavier than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR), or either the
Driving and Operating
WARNING (Continued)
maximum front or rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
This can cause systems to
break and change the way the
vehicle handles. This could
cause loss of control and a
crash. Overloading can also
shorten the life of the vehicle.
vehicle may cause damage.
Repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Do
not overload the vehicle.
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Overloading the