Driving tips
WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE - WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
This section will guide you in the Cargo weight
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
proper loading of your vehicle and/or
This figure includes all weight added This is the Base Curb Weight plus
to the Base Curb Weight, including actual Cargo Weight plus passen-
trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle
weight within its design rating capa-
bility, with or without a trailer.
Properly loading your vehicle will
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
Specifications and the compliance
label:
cargo and optional equipment. When
towing, trailer tongue load or king pin
weight also is part of the Cargo
Weight.
gers.
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight
rating)
This is the maximum allowable
weight of the fully loaded vehicle
GAW (Gross axle weight)
This is the total weight placed on (including all options, equipment,
each axle (front and rear) - including passengers and cargo). The GVWR
vehicle curb weight and all payload.
is shown on the compliance label
located on the driver's door pillar.
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
Base curb weight
GCW (Gross Combined
Weight)
This is the maximum allowable
weight that can be carried by a single
axle (front or rear). These numbers This is the weight of the loaded vehi-
are shown on the compliance label. cle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully
The total load on each axle must loaded trailer.
never exceed its GAWR.
This is the weight of the vehicle
including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not
include passengers, cargo, or option-
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.
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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