Tires, Wheels and Loading
GVWR (Gr oss Vehicle Weight
Rating) – is the maximum
allowable weight of the fully loaded
vehicle (including all options,
equipment, passengers and cargo) .
The GVWR is shown on the
Sa fety Complia nce Ce rtifica tion
Labe l loca ted on the B-Pilla r or
the edge of the dr ive r’s door.
The GVW mu st never exceed the
GVWR.
Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle
weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling
or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious
damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury.
GCW (Gr oss Combin ed Weight ) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle
(
GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer.
GCWR (Gr oss Combin ed Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable
weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo and
passengers – that the vehicle can handle without risking damage.
(
Important: The towing vehicle’s braking system is rated for operation at
GVWR, not at GCWR.) Separate functional brakes should be used for
safe control of towed vehicles and for trailers where the GCW of the
towing vehicle plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of the towing vehicle.
The GCW mu st never exceed the GCWR.
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2006
Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
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Model Year | 2006 |
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