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Geo Prizm 1996 Owner's Manual page 169

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MFG. BY
NEW UNITED MOTOR MANUFACTURING
INC.
BA416932
The other label is the CertXcation label, found on the rear
of the driver's door opening. 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, a l l occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the
GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight 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 125 lbs. (56.7 kg) in
your trunk.
A
CAUTION:
'
Do
not load your vehicle any heavier than 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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