Driving your vehicle
VEHICLE WEIGHT
This section will guide you in the proper Cargo weight
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rat-
ing)
loading of your vehicle, to keep your
This figure includes all weight added to
loaded vehicle weight within its design
rating capability. Properly loading your
vehicle will provide maximum return of
the vehicle design performance. Before
loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself
with the following terms for determining
your vehicle's weight ratings, from the
vehicle's specifications and the certifica-
tion label:
the Base Curb Weight, including cargo
and optional equipment.
This is the maximum allowable weight of
the fully loaded vehicle (including all
options, equipment, passengers and
cargo). The GVWR is shown on the cer-
tification label located on the driver’s (or
front passenger’s) door sill.
GAW (Gross axle weight)
This is the total weight placed on each
axle (front and rear) - including vehicle
curb weight and all payload.
Overloading
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
Base curb weight
WARNING - Vehicle weight
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.
The total load on each axle must never
exceed its GAWR.
This is the weight of the vehicle including
a full tank of fuel and all standard equip-
ment. It does not include passengers,
cargo, or optional equipment.
The
gross
axle
weight
rating
(GAWR) and the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) for your vehi-
cle are on the certification label
attached to the driver's (or front
Vehicle curb weight
passenger’s)
door.
Exceeding
these ratings can cause an acci-
dent 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 weight of your new vehicle GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
when you picked it up from your dealer
This is the Base Curb Weight plus actual
plus any aftermarket equipment.
Cargo Weight plus passengers.
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