Owner`s manual

VEHICLE LOADING INFOR-
MATION
WARNING
O It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area inside of a ve-
hicle. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
O Do not allow people to ride in any
area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat
belts.
O Be sure everyone in your vehicle
is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
Terms
It is important to familiarize yourself with the
following terms before loading your vehicle:
O Curb Weight (actual weight of your ve-
hicle) - vehicle weight including: standard
and optional equipment, fluids, emergency
tools, and spare tire assembly. This weight
does not include passengers and
cargo.
O GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb weight
plus the combined weight of passengers
and cargo.
O GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) -
maximum total weight (load) limit speci-
fied for the vehicle.
O GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - maxi-
mum weight (load) limit specified for the
front or rear axle.
Determining vehicle load capac-
ity
The load capacity of this vehicle is determined
by weight, not by available cargo space. For
example, a luggage rack, bike carrier, cartop
carrier or similar equipment does not increase
load carrying capacity of your vehicle.
To determine vehicle load capacity:
Vehicle weight can be determined by using a
commercial-grade scale, found at places such
as a truck stop, gravel quarry, grain elevator,
or a scrap metal recycling facility.
1) Determine the curb weight of your vehicle.
2) Compare the curb weight amount to the
GVWR specified for your vehicle to deter-
mine how much more weight your vehicle
can carry.
3) After loading (cargo and passengers), re-
weigh your vehicle to determine if either
GVWR or GAWR for your vehicle is ex-
ceeded. If GVWR is exceeded, remove
cargo as necessary. If either the front or
rear GAWR is exceeded, shift the load or
remove cargo as necessary.
TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION
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