Driving tips
WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE
If you carry items inside your vehicle
This section will guide you in the GAW (Gross axle weight)
proper loading of your vehicle and/or
-
like suitcases, tools, packages, 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
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash,
weight within its design rating capa-
bility, with or without a trailer.
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
the items will keep going and can Properly loading your vehicle will
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.
specifications and the compliance GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
This is the Base Curb Weight plus
cause an injury if they strike the driv-
er or a passenger.
provide maximum return of the vehi-
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.
label:
Base curb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle
actual Cargo Weight plus passen-
gers.
•
Put items in the cargo area of
your vehicle.Try to spread the
weight evenly.
including a full tank of fuel and all GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)
standard equipment. It does not
This is the maximum allowable
•
Never stack items, like suit-
cases, inside the vehicle
above the tops of the seats.
include passengers, cargo, or option-
weight of the fully loaded vehicle
al equipment.
Vehicle curb weight
This is the weight of your new vehicle
when you picked it up from your deal-
er plus any aftermarket equipment.
(including all options, equipment,
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.
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 | 2008 |
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