Cadillac Escalade 2004 Escalade ESV Owner's Manual page 292

Example 3
Loading Your Vehicle
Item Description
Vehicle Capacity Weight
A
for Example 3
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 200 lbs.
(91 kg) 5
Available Cargo
C
Weight
Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label
for specific information about your vehicle's capacity
weight and seating positions. The combined weight of
the driver, passengers and cargo should never
exceed your vehicle's capacity weight.
4-50
Certification/Tire Label
Total
The Certification/Tire label is found on the rear edge of
the driver's door.
1,000 lbs.
(453 kg)
The label shows the size of your original tires and the
inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight
1,000 lbs.
capacity of your vehicle. This is called the GVWR (Gross
(453 kg)
Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the
weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
0 lbs. (0 kg)
The Certification/Tire 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.