Ford Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manual page 232

Each additional item of equipment affects how much cargo a
vehicle can carry. If a vehicle is overloaded, performance will suffer
and service concerns may arise.
The following is a typical example of a Safety Compliance
Certification Label and an explanation of how this information
should be used:
The Safety Compliance Certification Label
NOTE: The vehicle must not be loaded to both the front and rear
GAWR because the GVWR will be exceeded. The
GAWR of the front and rear axles exceed the GVWR
when added together.
There are no numbers on the sample Safety Compliance
Certification Label shown. Refer to the actual numbers on your
vehicle's Safety Compliance Certification Label.
Understanding Loading Information
There are five terms that are used to describe a vehicle's ability
to carry a load:
Base Curb Weight
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