2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Owners Manual

Driving your vehicle
VEHICLE WEIGHT
This  section  will  guide   you  in  the    Cargo  weight
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight
rating)
proper loading of your vehicle and/or
This figure includes all weight added
trailer,  to  keep your  loaded  vehicle
weight within  its design rating  capa-
bility,   with    or   without    a   trailer.
Properly   loading  your   vehicle  will
to  the Base  Curb Weight,  including     This   is    the   maximum   allowable
cargo and optional equipment.
weight  of   the  fully  loaded   vehicle
(including   all   options,  equipment,
passengers and  cargo). The GVWR
is shown on the certification  label.
provide maximum return  of the vehi-     GAW (Gross axle weight)
cle design performance. Before load-
This  is  the  total  weight  placed  on
ing your  vehicle, familiarize  yourself
each axle (front and rear) -  including
with the following terms for determin-
Overloading
vehicle curb weight and all payload.
ing your vehicle's weight ratings, with
or without a trailer, from the vehicle's
WARNING - Vehicle
weight
specifications  and   the  certification     GAWR (Gross axle weight  rat-
label:
ing)
The  gross   axle  weight   rating
(GAWR)  and  the gross  vehicle
weight  rating (GVWR)  for  your
vehicle  are on  the  certification
label attached to the driver's (or
door.
Exceeding   these   ratings   can
cause  an   accident  or   vehicle
damage. You  can  calculate the
weight of your load by weighing
the  items  (and  people)  before
putting them  in the  vehicle. Be
careful   not  to   overload   your
vehicle.
This   is   the   maximum    allowable
weight that can be carried by a single
axle  (front or  rear). These  numbers
are shown on the certification  label.
standard   equipment.   It   does   not     The  total  load  on  each  axle  must
include passengers, cargo, or option-    never  exceed its GAWR.
al equipment.
Base curb weight
This  is   the  weight   of  the   vehicle
including  a full  tank  of  fuel  and all
front
passenger’s)
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
Vehicle curb weight
This  is the  Base  Curb  Weight plus
This is the weight of your new vehicle    actual  Cargo  Weight   plus  passen-
when you picked it up from your deal-
er plus any aftermarket equipment.
gers.
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Document TypeOwners Manual
LanguageEnglish
Product BrandHyundai, Santa Fe
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