STARTING AND OPERATING
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Overloading
Loading
The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty
wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory weight,axle-by-axleandside-by-side.Storeheavieritems
serviceaslongasyoudonotexceedtheGVWRandthe down low and be sure you distribute their weight as
frontandrearGAWR.
evenly as possible. Stow all loose items securely before
driving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you
haveexceededeitherGAWR,butthetotalloadiswithin
the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight.
Improperweightdistributioncanhaveanadverseeffect
onthewayyourvehiclesteersandhandlesandtheway
The best way to figure out the total weight of your
vehicleistoweighitwhenitisfullyloadedandreadyfor
operation.Weighitonacommercialscaletoensurethat
itisnotovertheGVWR.
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Figureouttheweightonthefrontandrearofthevehicle thebrakesoperate.
separately. It is important that you distribute the load
evenlyoverthefrontandrearaxles.
NOTE:
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Refertothe“VehicleCertificationLabel”affixedtothe
rearofthedriver’sdoorforyourvehicle’sGVWRand
GAWRs.
Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and
shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension
components do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s
GVWR.
Refer to the “Tire Placard” for your vehicle’s proper
tirepressure.
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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