Kia EV9 2024 Manual page 368

Driving your vehicle
Certification label
The certification label is located
on the driver's door sill at the
center pillar.
This label shows a maximum
allowable weight of the fully
loaded vehicle. This is called the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The GVWR includes the
weight of the vehicle, all occu -
pants and cargo.
This label also shows the maxi -
mum weight that can be sup -
ported by the front and rear
axles, called Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR).
To determine the actual loads on
your front and rear axles, 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.
WARNING
Over loading
Never exceed the GVWR for your
vehicle, the GAWR for either the
front or rear axle. Exceeding
these ratings can affect your
vehicle's handling and braking
ability.
The label will help you determine
how much cargo and installed
6 68
equipment your vehicle can
carry.
If you carry items inside your
vehicle - like suitcases, tools,
packages, or anything else - they
are moving as fast as the vehicle.
If you must stop or turn quickly,
or if there is a crash, the items
will keep moving and can cause
an injury if they strike the driver
or a passenger.
WARNING
Over loading
Do not overload your vehicle.
Overloading your vehicle can
cause heat buildup in your vehi -
cle's tires and possible tire fail -
ure, increased stopping
distances and poor vehicle han -
dling--all of which may result in
an accident.
NOTICE
Overloading your vehicle may
cause damage. Repairs are not
be covered by the warranty. Do
not overload your vehicle.
Vehicle load limit