Pontiac Sunbird Owner's Manual page 224

The other label is the Certification
label, found on the rear edge of the
;driver's door. It tells you the gross
l~weight capacity of your vehicle, called
"the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
rating). 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 132 lbs. (60 kg) in your sedan's
trunk, 124 lbs. (56 kg) in your coupe's
itrunk, or 115 lbs. (52 kg) in your
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'convertible's trunk.
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Do not load your vehicle any
heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and rear GAWRs.
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.
Your warranty does not cover parts
or components that fail because of
overloading.
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If you put things inside your vehicle-
like suitcases, tools, packages, or
anything else-they will go as fast as 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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