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Loading Your Vehicle
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire
found on the driver's door lock pillar 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
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nonfactory
installed options.
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Loading Information label
The other label is the Certification label, also found on the
driver's door lock pillar. It tells you the gross weight
capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR). 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 400 lbs. (181 kg) in your rear
area when four people are in your two
vehicle. If you have a four
carry more than 200 lbs. (91 kg) in your rear area when
four people are in your vehicle.
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drive
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