Chevrolet 1998 Prizm Owner's Manual page 181

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The other label is the Certification label, found on the
rear of the driver's door opening. It tells you the gross
weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). 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 carry more than 125 lbs. (56.7 kilograms) in
your
tnxnk.
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than
the
GVWR,
or either the maximum front or
rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle
can break, or it can change the way your
vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose
control. Also, overloading can shorten the life
of your vehicle.
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NOTICE:
Your warranty does not cover parts or
components that fail because of overloading.
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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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