Gaw (Gross Axle Weight); Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating); Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating); Overloading - Kia XCeed 2020 Owner's Manual

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GAW (Gross axle weight)

This is the total weight placed on
each axle (front and rear) - including
vehicle curb weight and all payload.

GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)

This is the maximum allowable
weight that can be carried by a
single axle (front or rear). These
numbers are shown on the
certification label.
The total load on each axle must
never exceed its GAWR.
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
This is the Base Curb Weight
plus actual Cargo Weight plus
passengers.
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight
rating)
This is the maximum allowable
weight of the fully loaded vehicle
(including all options, equipment,
passengers and cargo). The GVWR
is shown on the certification label
located on the driver's (or front
passenger's) door sill.

Overloading

WARNING
Vehicle weight
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
and the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) for your vehicle are on the
certification label attached to the
driver's (or front passenger's) door.
Exceeding these ratings can cause
an accident or vehicle damage. You
can calculate the weight of your load
by weighing the items (and people)
before putting them in the vehicle.
Be careful not to overload your
vehicle.
Vehicle weight
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