Vehicle Loading - Ford Mustang Owner's Manual

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VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A
TRAILER
This section will guide you in the proper loading of
your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design rating capability,
with or without a trailer. Properly loading your
vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle
design performance. Before loading your vehicle,
familiarize yourself with the following terms for
determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with or
without a trailer, from the vehicle's Safety
Certification Label and Tire and Load Information
Label:
Base Curb Weight – is the weight of the vehicle
including a full tank of fuel and all standard
equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or
optional equipment.
Vehicle Curb Weight – is the weight of your new
vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus
any aftermarket equipment.
Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the
Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional
equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king
pin weight is also part of cargo weight.
GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight
placed on each axle (front and rear) – including
vehicle curb weight and all payload.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the
maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a
single axle (front or rear). These numbers are
shown on the Safety Compliance Certification
Label located on the driver's door or door
pillar. The total load on each axle must never
exceed its GAWR.
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2004 Mustang (mus)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)