Driving tips
WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE
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-
cargo and optional equipment. When
towing, trailer tongue load or king pin
trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle
weight within its design rating capa-
bility, with or without a trailer.
Properly loading your vehicle will
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provide maximum return of the vehi- weight also is part of the Cargo
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight
rating)
Weight.
cle design performance. Before load-
ing your vehicle, familiarize yourself
This is the maximum allowable weight
of the fully loaded vehicle (including
with the following terms for determin- GAW (Gross axle weight)
ing your vehicle's weight ratings, with
This is the total weight placed on all options, equipment, passengers
each axle (front and rear) - including and cargo). The GVWR is shown on
vehicle curb weight and all payload.
or without a trailer, from the vehicle's
Specifications
and
the
Vehicle
the Vehicle Certification Label located
on the driver's door pillar.
Certification Label:
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
Base curb 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 vehicle
including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not
include passengers, cargo, or option-
al equipment.
are
shown
on
the
Vehicle
Certification Label. The total load on
each axle must never exceed its
GAWR.
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 | 2009 |
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