Vehicle loading
Your vehicle is designed for specific weight
capacities. The weight capacities of your
vehicle are indicated by the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Permissi-
ble maximum Axle Weight (PAW, front and
rear). The GVWR and PAW (front and_ rear)
are listed in "SPECIFICATIONS" section.
GVWR - Maximum permissible overall
weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including
all the occupants, accessories and cargo
plus the trailer nose weight if towing a
trailer).
PAW (front and rear) - Maximum permissi-
ble weight on an individual axle.
Actual weight of the loaded vehicle and
actual loads at the front and rear axles can
only be determined by weighing the vehi-
cle. Compare these weights to the GVWR
and PAW (front and rear). If the g_ross vehi-
cle weight or the load on either axle
exceeds these ratings, you must remove
enough weight to bring the load down to
the rated capacity.
A_ WARNING
Never overload your vehicle. The
gross vehicle weight (sum of the
weights of the vehicle, all the occu-
pants, accessories, cargo p~us trailer
nose weight if towing a trailer) must
never exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR). In addition,
never distribute a load so that the
weight on either the front or rear axle
exceeds the Permissible maximum
Axle Weight (PAW).
A_ WARNING
Always distribute cargo evenly. To
avoid personal injury or damage to
your vehicle, always_ se~ure carg'? to
prevent it from sh1ftmg 1f the vehicle
moves suddenly. Place heavier
objects on the floor and as far _for-
ward in the cargo area as possible.
Never pile cargo higher than the top
of the seat backs.
BEFORE DRIVING
Trailer towing
Observe any country-specific regulations
when towing a trailer and using a tow bar.
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Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting passengers and luggage.
Towing a trailer can adversely affect vehi-
cle handling, durability and fuel economy.
Nevertheless, if suitably equipped, your
vehicle can be used to tow a trailer which
does not exceed the towing capacity spec-
ified below:
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