Loading Your Vehicle - Chevrolet 2006 Epica Owner's Manual

Loading Your Vehicle

It is very important to know how much weight your
vehicle can carry. This weight is called the Maximum
Load weight and includes the weight of all occupants,
cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels
on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly
carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the
Certification label.
CAUTION:
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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.
Tire and Loading Information Label
Label Example
A vehicle specific tire and loading Information label is
attached to the lower part of the center pillar (B-pillar)
on the driver's side of the vehicle. The label shows
the seating capacity and the maximum load your vehicle
can properly carry. This label also shows your vehicle's
original equipment tire size and the recommended
tire inflation pressure. For more information on tires and
inflation see Tires on page 5-46 and Inflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-52.
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