Chevrolet 2011 Corvette Owner's Manual page 247

Refer to your vehicle's Tire and
Loading Information label for
specific information about your
vehicle's capacity weight and
seating positions. The combined
weight of the driver, passengers
and cargo should never exceed
your vehicle's capacity weight.
Certification Label
A vehicle specific Certification
label is attached to the rear
edge of the driver's door.
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.
Do not load your vehicle with
more weight than it was
designed to carry. See Steps
for Determining Correct Load
Limit earlier in this section.
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WARNING
Do not load the vehicle any
heavier than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR), or either the
Driving and Operating
WARNING (Continued)
maximum front or rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
If you do, parts on the vehicle
can break, and it can change
the way the vehicle handles.
These could cause you to
lose control and crash. Also,
overloading can shorten the
life of the vehicle.
Notice : Overloading the
vehicle may cause damage.
Repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Do not overload the vehicle.
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