Vehicle Weight - Kia Niro Plus DE 2022 Owner's Manual

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Vehicle weight

This section will give you guidance on
the proper loading of your vehicle to
keep your loaded vehicle weight within
its design rating capability. Properly
loading your vehicle will help you use
the vehicle's design performance to
maximum advantage. Before loading
your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the
following terms for determining your
vehicle's weight ratings, which are used
in the vehicle's specifications and on the
certification label:
Base curb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle includ-
ing all standard equipment. It does not
include passengers, cargo, or optional
equipment.
Vehicle curb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle includ-
ing high voltage battery and all standard
equipment. It does not include passen-
gers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Cargo weight
This figure includes all weight added to
the Base Curb Weight, including cargo
and optional equipment.
GAW (Gross axle weight)
This is the total weight placed on each
axle (front and rear) - including vehicle
curb weight and all payload.
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight
that can be carried by a single axle (front
or rear). These numbers are shown on
the certification label (if equipped).
The total load on each axle must never
exceed its GAWR.
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
This is the base curb weight plus the
actual cargo weight plus passengers.
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rat-
ing)
This is the maximum allowable weight of
the fully loaded vehicle (including all
options, equipment, passengers, and
cargo). The GVWR is shown on the certi-
fication label located on the driver's (or
front passenger's) door sill (if equipped).
Overloading
WARNING
Vehicle weight
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
and the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) for your vehicle are on the Cer-
tification Label attached to the driver's
(or front passenger's) door. Exceeding
these ratings can cause an accident or
vehicle damage. You can calculate the
weight of your load by weighing the
items (and people) before putting them
in the vehicle. Be careful not to overload
your vehicle.
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