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VEHICLE LOADING

Payload

The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load

weight a truck can carry, including the weight of the driver,

all passengers, options and cargo.

Certification Label

As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-

tration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label

affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar.

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

This label contains the month and year of manufacture,

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight

Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is

included on this label and indicates the Month, Day and

Hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the

bottom of the label is your VIN.

The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front

and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo

area so that the GAWR of each axle is not exceeded.

Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in the

system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, springs,

tires or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension components

sometimes specified by purchasers for increased durability

does not necessarily increase the vehicle’s GVWR.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle

including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo.

The label also specifies maximum capacities of front and

rear axle systems (GAWR). Total load must be limited so

GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not exceeded.

Tire Size

The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents

the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must

be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.

Rim Size

This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size listed.

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Inflation Pressure

axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the

specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted from front to

rear or rear to front as appropriate until the specified

weight limitations are met. Store the heavier items down

low and be sure that the weight is distributed equally. Stow

all loose items securely before driving.

This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for

all loading conditions up to full GAWR.

Curb Weight

The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight

of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full

capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo loaded

into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight values are

determined by weighing your vehicle on a commercial

scale before any occupants or cargo are added.

Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect

on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way

the brakes operate.

CAUTION!

Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR

or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, parts

on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way

your vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose

control. Also overloading can shorten the life of your

vehicle.

The actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear

of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined by

weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation.

The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commercial

scale to insure that the GVWR has not been exceeded. The

weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should then be

determined separately to be sure that the load is properly

distributed over the front and rear axle. Weighing the

vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the front or rear

TRAILER TOWING

Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended.

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