Loading Your Vehicle - Pontiac Pursuit 2006 Owner's Manual

Loading Your Vehicle

It is very important to know how much weight your
vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle
capacity 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 vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar).
With the driver's door open, you will find the label either
attached above the door lock post for a two door
vehicle or below the door lock post for a four door
vehicle. The tire and loading information label shows
the number of occupant seating positions (A), and
the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms
and pounds.
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