The fact
that
there
is
an upper
limit
to
your vehicle's Gross Vehi-
cle Weight Rating
means
that
the
total
weight
of
whatever
is
being
carried
in
the
vehicle
is
Limited
.
The more passengers
in
the
vehi-
cle or passengers who are heavier
than
the
standard weights as-
sumed mean
that
Less
weight can
be carried as Luggage.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
and
the
Gross
Axle
Weight Rating
are
listed on
the
safety compli-
ance sticker
Label
Located
on
the
driver's side B-pillar
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260,
fig
.
194
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WA
RNING
Overloading a vehicle can cause
Loss
of vehicle control, a crash
or
other
accident, serious per-
sonal injury, and even
death
.
- Carrying more weight than
your vehicle was designed
to
carry will prevent
the
vehicle
from handling properly and
increase
the
risk
of
the
Loss
of
vehicle control.
-The
brakes on a vehicle
that
has been overloaded may
not
be able
to
stop
the
vehicle
within a safe distance.
Wheels
- Tires on a vehicle
that
has
been overloaded can fail sud-
denly, including a blowout and
sudden deflation, causing
Loss
of
control and a crash.
-Always make sure
that
the
to-
tal
Load
being
transported
does
not
make
the
vehicle
heavier
than
the
vehicle's
Gross
Veh
icle Weight Rating.
Determining correct load
limit
Use
the
example below
to
calcu-
late
the
total
weight
of
the
pas-
sengers and Luggage or
other
things
that
you plan
to
transport
so
that
you can make sure
that
your vehicle will
not
be overload-
ed
.
Steps for Determining Correct
Load
Limit
1. Locate
the
statement
"T
HE
COMBINED
WEIGHT
OF
OCCU-
PANTS
AND
CARGO
SHOULD
NEVER
EXCEED
XXX
KG
OR
XXX
LBS"
on your vehicl
e's
placard
(tire inflation pressure
Label)
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260,
fig.
194.
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