Driving your vehicle
Vehicle weight
Vehicle weight
Over loading
This section will guide you in the proper
loading of your vehicle, to keep your
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
Do not overload your vehicle. Overload
ing your vehicle can cause heat buildup
in your vehicle's tires and possible tire
failure, increased stopping distances
and poor vehicle handling--all of which
may result in a crash.
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NOTICE
vehicle's specifications and the certifica
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tion label:
Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Do not overload your
vehicle.
Base curb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle includ
ing a full tank of fuel and all standard
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equipment. It does not include passen
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gers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Vehicle curb weight
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This is the weight of your new vehicle
when you picked it up from your dealer
plus any aftermarket equipment.
Cargo weight
This figure includes all weight added to
the Base Curb Weight, including cargo
and optional equipment.
GAW (Gross axle weight)
This is the total weight placed on each
axle (front and rear) - including vehicle
curb weight and all payload.
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
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.
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
This is the Base Curb Weight plus actual
Cargo Weight plus passengers.
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