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The Certificationflire label is found on the rear edge of
the driver’s door or in the Incomplete Vehicle
Document in the cab.
The label shows the size of your original tires and the
inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight
capacity of your vehicle. This is called the GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the
on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh
station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help
you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally
on
both sides of the centerline.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR
for either the front or rear axle.
The Certificationflire label also contains information
about your Front Axle Reserve Capacity. See “Front
Axle Reserve Capacity” later in this section.
And,
if
you do have a heavy load, you should spread
it out.
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noi bad your ve---;le an,
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vie- ..lan the
GVWR,
or either the maximum tront or rear
GAWR.
If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, and it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose
control and crash.
Also,
overloading can
shorten the life of your vehicle.
weight of the vehicle,-all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Notice:
Your warranty does not cover parts or
The Certificationnire label also tells you the maximum
components that fail because
of
overloading.
weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross
The label will help you decide how much cargo and
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads installed equipment your truck can carry.
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