Buick 1995 Century Owner's Manual page 159

MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP
DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI-
CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION
STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
The other label, is the Certification label, found on the
rear edge of the driver's door. 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, all 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 cawy more than 160 (72 kg) in the sedan
trunk or
300
pounds (1
36
kg) in the six passenger-
wagon rear
area.
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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