Kia Sorento Owner's Manual page 521

Loading Your Vehicle
- For Australia
Certification Label (Type A) - if equipped
Certification Label (Type B) - if equipped
OXM089002/H
Tyre Label
The Certification/Tyre label is found
on the front edge of the RH (or LH)
"B" pillar. The label shows the size of
your original tyres and inflation pres-
sures needed to obtain the gross
weight capacity of your vehicle.
This is called the GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR
includes the weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, fuel and cargo. The
Certification/Tyre label also tells you
the maximum weights for the front
OXM089002
and rear axles, called Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR).
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.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Your warranty does not cover parts
or components that fail because of
overloading.
OXM079101R
Driving your vehicle
CAUTION
Do not load your vehicle any
heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and
GAWRs. If you do, change to the
vehicle may occur, or it can
change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you
to lose control. Also, overload-
ing can shorten the life of your
vehicle.
rear
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