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obtain the gross vehicle weight capacity
of your vehicle. This is called the
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
The Certificationflire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front
and rear axles, called Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the
actual loads 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 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.
Do not
load
your
vehicle
any.
heavier
than the. GVWR
or the
maximum front and rear GAWRs. I f you
do,
parts on' your
vehicle
can break,
or
it
can
change the way
your
vehicle handles. These
could cause you to lose control. Atso, overloading can shorten the
life of
your
vehicle.
Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not
change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer
to help you load your vehicle the
right way.
If you put things inside your vehicle-like suitcases,
tools, packages, or
anything else-they will go as fast as the vehicle goes.
I f you have to
stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going.
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