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Driving your vehicle Vehicle weight
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rat
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ing)
This is the maximum allowable weight of
the fully loaded vehicle (including all
options, equipment, passengers and
cargo). The GVWR is shown on the certi
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fication label located on the driver's (or
front passenger's) door sill.
Overloading
Vehicle weight
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
and the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) for your vehicle are on the certi
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fication label attached to the driver's (or
front passenger'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 vehi
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cle. Be careful not to overload your vehi
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cle.