Loading Your Vehicle - Chevrolet 2000 C-Series Owner's Manual

Loading Your Vehicle

The GVW/Tire Information label is found on the rear
edge of the driver's door. 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 and cargo.
The Certification/Tire label is provided by the final
manufacturer and should be on the door or door jamb.
It 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 GAWR
for either the front or rear axle.
And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread
it out.
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