Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 380

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WARNING
僅 Never load a trailer with more weight in the rear than in the front. The front should be
loaded with approximately 60% of the total trailer load; the rear should be loaded with
approximately 40% of the total trailer load.
僅 Never exceed the maximum weight limits of the trailer or trailer towing equipment.
Improper loading can result in damage to your vehicle and/or personal injury. Check
weights and loading at a commercial scale or highway patrol office equipped with
scales.
僅 An improperly loaded trailer can cause loss of vehicle control.
Vehicle weight
This section will give you guidance on the proper loading of your vehicle to keep your
loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle will
help you use the vehicle's design performance to maximum advantage. Before loading
your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's
weight ratings, which are used in the vehicle's specifications and on the certification label
(if equipped):
Base curb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle including all standard equipment. It does not include pas-
sengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Vehicle curb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle including high voltage battery and all standard equip-
ment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Cargo weight
This figure includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and
optional equipment.
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 (if equipped).
The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR.
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
This is the base curb weight plus the 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 (if
equipped) located on the driver's (or front passenger's) door sill.
Overloading
WARNING
Vehicle weight
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Vehicle weight