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Chevrolet 1996 Blazer Owner's Manual page 198

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The Certificationnire 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.
If you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out.
Similar appearing vehicles may have different
The Certificationrrire label is found on the driver's door GVWR's and payloads. Please
note your vehicle's
edge, above the door latch. The label shows the size of
Certificationnire label or consult your dealer for
your
original
tires and
the
inflation pressures needed to
additional details.
obtain the gross 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, cargo and trailer tongue weight, if pulling a trailer.
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