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CAPACITY WEIGHT
BBW
TIRE SIZE
INFORMATION
Loading Your Vehicle
Two labels on
your
vehicle show how
much weight it may properly carry. The
Tire-Loading Information label found on
the driver's door tells you the proper size,
speed rating and recommended inflation
pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It
also gives you important information
about the number of people that can be in
your vehicle and the total weight that you
can carry. This weight is called the
Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the
weight of all occupants, cargo, and all
nonfactory-installed options.
DATE GVWR
GAWRFRT
GAWR RR
01/91
5713LB
ZS03LB
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The other label is the Certification label,
found on the rear edge
of
the driver's
door. It tells you the gross weight capacity
of your vehicle, called the GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating). 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 100 pounds
(45
kg) in your rear area.
Do not load your vehicle any
-
L
heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and rear GAWRs.
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
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