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Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight,
including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue
load weight is also part of cargo weight.
GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle
(front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight
that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are
shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The label shall
be affixed to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door
edge that meets the door-latch post, next to the driver's seating
position. The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR.
Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in
this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your
authorized dealer.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) – is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo +
passengers.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable
weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment,
passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label. The label shall be affixed to either the door
hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the
door-latch post, next to the driver's seating position. The GVW must
never exceed the GVWR.
2014 MKS (mks)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, December 2013
USA (fus)
Load Carrying
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