GMC Terrain 2025 - Page 162

GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18552429) - 2025
Driving and Operating 161
{ Warning
D
o not load the vehicle any heavier
th
an the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR), or either the maximum front
or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR). This can cause systems to
break and change the way the vehicle
handles. This could cause loss of control
and acrash. Overloading can also
reduce stopping performance, damage
the tires, and shorten the life of
the vehicle.
Tire and Loading Information Label
Example Label
A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading
Information label is attached to the
center pillar (B-pillar). The tire and loading
information label shows the number of
occupant seating positions (1), and the
maximum vehicle capacity weight (2) in
kilograms and pounds.
The Tire and Loading Information label
also shows the size of the original
equipment tires (3) and the recommended
cold tire inflation pressures (4). For more
in
formation on tires and inflation see Tires
3249 and Tire Pressure 3255.
There is also important loading
information on the vehicle Certification/
Tire label. It may show the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and
rear axle. See “Certification/Tire Label”
later in this section.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1.
Locate the statement "The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on
your vehicle’s placard.
2.
Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
3.
Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
4.
The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if the "XXX"