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not handle well and is more difficult to stop.
Overloading can damage important parts of the
vehicle. Overloading can also lead to blowout,
sudden loss of pressure or other tire failure that
can cause loss of control.
Your safety and the safety of your passengers
depends on making sure that load limits are not
exceeded. Vehicle load includes everybody and
everything in and on the vehicle. These load
limits are technically referred to as the vehicle's
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
The GVWR includes the weight of the basic
vehicle, all factory-installed and other
accessories, a full tank of fuel, oil, coolant and
other fluids plus maximum load. The maximum
load includes the number of passengers that the
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