Driving your vehicle
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Vehicle weight
Don't let ice and snow accumulate
underneath
Under some conditions, snow and
ice can build up under the fenders
and interfere with the steering. In
severe winter conditions you should
periodically check underneath the
vehicle to be sure the movement of
the front wheels and the steering
components are not obstructed.
Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the
weather, you should carry appropri
ate emergency equipment. Some of
the items you may want to carry
include tow straps or chains, flash
light, emergency flares, sand,
shovel, jumper cables, window
scraper, gloves, ground cloth, cover
alls, blanket, etc.
Vehicle weight
This section will guide you in the
proper loading of your vehicle and/
or trailer, to keep your loaded vehi
cle weight within its design rating
capability, with or without a trailer.
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, with or without a
trailer, from the vehicle's specifica
tions and the compliance label:
Base curb weight This is the weight
of the vehicle including a full tank of
fuel and all standard equipment. It
does not include passengers, cargo,
or optional equipment.
Vehicle curb weight 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.
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