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(GVWR). The GVWR includes
the weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, fuel, and cargo.
The Certification/Tire label also
tells the maximum weights for
the front and rear axles, called
Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR). To find out the actual
loads on the front and rear
axles, go to a weigh station and
weigh the vehicle. Your dealer
can help you with this. Be sure
to spread out the load equally
on both sides of the centerline.
Never exceed the GVWR for the
vehicle, or the GAWR for either
the front or rear axle.
The Certification/Tire label also
contains important information
about the Front Axle Reserve
Capacity.
In the case of a sudden stop
or collision, things carried in
the bed of your truck could
shift forward and come into
the passenger area, injuring
you and others. If you put
things in the bed of your truck,
you should make sure they
are properly secured.
Do not load the vehicle any
heavier than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR), or either the
maximum front or rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
This can cause systems to
break and change the way the
vehicle handles. This could
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cause loss of control and a
crash. Overloading can also
shorten the life of the vehicle.
Using heavier suspension
components to get added
durability might not change the
vehicle's weight ratings. Ask
your dealer to help you load
your vehicle the right way.
If things are put inside your
vehicle
like suitcases, tools,
packages, or anything else
they go as fast as the vehicle
goes. If you have to stop or turn
quickly, or if there is a crash,
they will keep going.
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