Vehicle driving controls
Vehicle weight
This section will give you guidance on the proper loading of your vehicle to keep your
loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your vehi
cle will help you use the vehicle's design performance to maximum advantage. Be
fore loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining
your vehicle's weight ratings, which are used in the vehicle's specifications and on the
certification label (if equipped):
Base kerb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle including all standard equipment. It does not include
passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Vehicle kerb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle including high voltage battery and all standard equip
ment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Cargo weight
This figure includes all weight added to the Base Kerb Weight, including cargo and
optional equipment.
GAW (Gross axle weight)
This is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle kerb
weight and all payload.
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or
rear). These numbers are shown on the certification label (if equipped).
The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR.
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
This is the base kerb weight plus the actual cargo weight plus passengers.
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all op
tions, equipment, passengers, and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the certification la
bel (if equipped) located on the driver's (or front passenger's) door sill.
Overloading
WARNING
Vehicle weight
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
for your vehicle are on the Certification Label attached to the driver's (or front pas
senger'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.
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