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Driving your vehicle

Certification label

The certification label is located on

the driver's door sill at the center pil-

lar.

This label shows the maximum

allowable weight of the fully loaded

vehicle. This is called the GVWR

(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The

GVWR includes the weight of the

vehicle, all occupants, fuel and

cargo.

This label also tells you the maxi-

mum weight that can be supported

by the front and rear axles, called

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

To find out the actual loads on your

front and rear axles, you need to go

to a weigh station and weigh your

vehicle.Your dealer can help you with

this. Be sure to spread out your load

equally on both sides of the center-

line.

The label will help you decide how

much cargo and installed equipment

your vehicle can carry.

If you carry items inside your vehicle

- like suitcases, tools, packages, or

anything else - they are moving as

fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop

or turn quickly, or if there is a crash,

the items will keep going and can

cause an injury if they strike the driv-

er or a passenger.

WARNING - Over load-

ing

Never exceed the GVWR for

your vehicle, the GAWR for

either the front or rear axle and

vehicle capacity weight.

Exceeding these ratings can

affect your vehicle’s handling

and braking ability.

WARNING - Over load-

ing

Do not overload your vehicle.

Overloading your vehicle can

cause heat buildup in your vehi-

cle's tires and possible tire fail-

ure, increased stopping dis-

tances and poor vehicle han-

dling--all of which may result in

a crash.

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