Tires, Wheels and Loading
GVWR(GrossVehicleWeight
Rating)–isthemaximum
allowableweightofthefullyloaded
vehicle(includingalloptions,
equipment,passengersandcargo).
TheGVWRisshownonthe
SafetyComplianceCertification
LabellocatedontheB-Pillaror
theedgeofthedriver’sdoor.
TheGVWmustneverexceedthe
GVWR.
ExceedingtheSafetyCertificationLabelvehicleweightrating
limitscouldresultinsubstandardvehiclehandlingor
performance,engine,transmissionand/orstructuraldamage,serious
damagetothevehicle,lossofcontrolandpersonalinjury.
GCW(GrossCombinedWeight)–istheweightoftheloadedvehicle
(GVW)plustheweightofthefullyloadedtrailer.
GCWR(GrossCombinedWeightRating)–isthemaximumallowable
weightofthevehicleandtheloadedtrailer–includingallcargoand
passengers–thatthevehiclecanhandlewithoutriskingdamage.
(Important:Thetowingvehicle’sbrakingsystemisratedforoperationat
GVWR,notatGCWR.)Separatefunctionalbrakesshouldbeusedfor
safecontroloftowedvehiclesandfortrailerswheretheGCWofthe
towingvehicleplusthetrailerexceedtheGVWRofthetowingvehicle.
TheGCWmustneverexceedtheGCWR.
MaximumLoadedTrailerWeight–isthehighestpossibleweightofa
fullyloadedtrailerthevehiclecantow.Itassumesavehiclewithonly
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2005
Escape(204)
OwnersGuide(post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
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Model Year | 2005 |
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I am waiting to receive the Manuel now . I hope it comes in a timely manner. Good so far.
I am waiting to receive the Manuel now . I hope it comes in a timely manner. Good so far.