Loading Your Vehicle - Chevrolet 2003 TraiIBIazer EXT Owner's Manual

Loading Your Vehicle
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The CertificationRire label is found on the driver's door
edge, above the door latch. The label shows the
size of your original tires and the inflation pressures
needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your
vehicle. This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo and trailer tongue
weight, if pulling a trailer.
The CertificationKire label also tells you the maximum
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.
And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread
it out.
Similar appearing vehicles may have different GVWRs
and payloads. Please note the Certification/Tire
label on your truck or consult your dealer for
additional details.
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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.
Using heavier suspension components to get added
weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way.
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