Chevrolet VENTURE 1998 Manual page 284

The Certificatioflire label also tells you 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.
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CAJTION:
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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 vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose control.
Also,
overloading can shorten the life of
your vehicle.
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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 have to stop or turn quickly, or
if there is a crash, they'll keep going.
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