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Buick ROADMASTER 1996 Manual page 178

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MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP
DATE
GVWR
GAWR FRT
GAWB
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 Neight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle.
And, if you do have
a
heavy load, you should spread it
out. Don't,carry more than 300 lbs. (135 kilograms) in
the rear area of your wagon or 200 lbs. (90 kg) in the
trunk
of your sedan.
Do not load your vehicle any heavier tL--l
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.
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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