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Refer to your vehicle's tire and load-

ing information label for specific

information about your vehicle's

capacity weight and seating posi-

tions. The combined weight of the

driver, passengers and cargo should

never exceed your vehicle's capacity

weight.

Compliance label

The compliance label is located on

the driver's door sill.

The label shows the size of your orig-

inal tires and the inflation pressures

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 occu-

pants, fuel and cargo.

This label also tells you the maxi-

mum weights 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.

WARNING - Over loading

• Never exceed the GVWR for

your vehicle, or the GAWR for

either the front or rear axle.

• Do not load your vehicle any

heavier than the GVWR, or

either the maximum front or

rear GAWR. If you do, parts on

your vehicle can break, and it

can change the way your vehi-

cle handles. This could cause

you to lose control and crash.

Also, overloading can shorten

the life of your vehicle.

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