Driving tips
WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE
This section will guide you in the GAW (Gross axle weight)
GCWR (Gross combined weight
rating)
proper loading of your vehicle and/or
This is the total weight placed on
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:
each axle (front and rear) - including This is the maximum allowable
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vehicle curb weight and all payload.
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
weight of the vehicle and the loaded
trailer - including all cargo and pas-
sengers - that the vehicle can handle
without risking damage. (Important :
The towing vehicle's braking system
is rated for operation at GVWR, not
GCWR. Separate functional brakes
should be used for safe control of
towed vehicles and for trailers weigh-
ing an 340kg (750 lbs).) The GCW
must never exceed the GCWR.
This is the maximum allowable
weight that can be carried by a single
axle (front or rear). These numbers
are shown on the vehicle certification
label.
The total load on each axle must
never exceed its GAWR.
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
Base curb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle
including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)
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.
This is the Base Curb Weight plus
actual Cargo Weight plus passen-
gers.
Maximum trailer weight
This is the highest possible weight of
a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can
tow. It assumes a vehicle with only
This is the maximum allowable mandatory options, no cargo, and a
weight of the fully loaded vehicle driver. The weight of other optional
(including all options, equipment, equipment, passengers and cargo in
passengers and cargo). The GVWR your vehicle will reduce the maxi-
is shown on the vehicle certification mum trailer weight your vehicle can
label located on the driver’s door sill.
tow.
GCW (Gross combined weight)
Cargo weight
This is the weight of the loaded vehi-
cle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully
loaded trailer.
This figure includes all weight added
to the Base Curb Weight, including
cargo and optional equipment.
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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