Driving your vehicle
2006
Vehicle weight
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
This is the base curb weight plus the
actual cargo weight plus passengers.
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rat
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ing)
This is the maximum allowable weight of
the fully loaded vehicle (including all
options, equipment, passengers, and
cargo). The GVWR is shown on the certi
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fication label located on the driver's (or
front passenger's) door sill.
Overloading
Vehicle weight
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
and the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) for your vehicle are on the Cer
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tification Label attached to the driver's
(or front passenger's) door. Exceeding
these ratings can cause an accident 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.
Loading Your Vehicle - For Aus
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tralia (if equipped)
Certification Label
Tire Label
The Certification/Tire label is found on
the front edge of the RH (or LH) "B" pil
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lar. The label shows the size of your orig
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inal tires and 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
weight of the vehicle, all occupants and
cargo. The Certification/Tire label also
tells you the maximum weights for the
front and rear axles, called Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR).
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehi
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cle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) for either the front or rear axle.
And, if you do have a heavy load, you
should spread it out.
Your warranty does not cover parts or
components that fail because of over
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loading.
Do not load your vehicle any heavier
than the GVWR or the maximum front
and rear GAWRs. If you do, change to
the vehicle may occur, or it can change
the way your vehicle handles. These
could cause you to lose control. Also,
overloading can shorten the life of your
vehicle.
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