Buick REGAL 1997 Manual page 228

MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP
DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI-
CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION
STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
I
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.
The other label is the Certification label, found on the
rear edge of the driver's door. It tells you the gross
NOTICE:
weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the
Your warranty does not cover parts or
weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR
rear axle. tools, packages or anything else
--
they will go as fast as
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or If you put things inside your vehicle
--
like suitcases,
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross
components that fail because of overloading.
If you do have a heavy load, spread it out. Don't carry
more than 167 pounds (75 kg) in your trunk.
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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