Driving tips
WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE
If you carry items inside your vehicle This section will guide you in the GAW (Gross axle weight)
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like suitcases, tools, packages, or proper loading of your vehicle and/or
This is the total weight placed on
each axle (front and rear) - including
vehicle curb weight and all payload.
anything else - they are moving as trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle
fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop weight within its design rating capa-
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, bility, with or without a trailer.
the items will keep going and can Properly loading your vehicle will
cause an injury if they strike the driv- provide maximum return of the vehi-
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable
weight that can be carried by a single
axle (front or rear). These numbers
are shown on the compliance label.
The total load on each axle must
never exceed its GAWR.
er or a passenger.
cle design performance. Before load-
ing your vehicle, familiarize yourself
with the following terms for determin-
ing your vehicle's weight ratings, with
or without a trailer, from the vehicle's
WARNING - Loose cargo
Items you carry inside your
vehicle can strike and injure
occupants in a sudden stop or
turn, or in a crash.
Put items in the cargo area of
your vehicle.Try to spread the
weight evenly.
specifications and the compliance GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
label:
Base curb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle
including a full tank of fuel and all GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)
standard equipment. It does not
This is the Base Curb Weight plus
actual Cargo Weight plus passen-
gers.
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This is the maximum allowable
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Never stack items, like suit-
vehicle
above the tops of the seats.
include passengers, cargo, or option-
weight of the fully loaded vehicle
cases,
inside
the
al equipment.
(including all options, equipment,
Vehicle curb weight
passengers and cargo). The GVWR
is shown on the compliance label
located on the driver’s door sill.
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Do not leave an unsecured
child restraint in your vehicle.
This is the weight of your new vehicle
when you picked it up from your deal-
er plus any aftermarket equipment.
When you carry something
inside the vehicle, secure it.
Do not drive with a seat folded
down unless necessary.
Cargo weight
This figure includes all weight added
to the Base Curb Weight, including
cargo and optional equipment.
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| Categories | Kia Amanti Manuals, Kia Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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