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Operation
Tires and wheels
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible
axle weight. The gross vehicle weight on
each axle must never exceed the GAWR
for the front and rear axle indicated on
the certification label located on the
driver’s door B-pillar.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
The GVW comprises the weight of the
vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel,
installed accessories, passengers and
cargo and, if applicable, trailer tongue
load. The GVW must never exceed the
GVWR indicated on the certification la-
bel located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
This is the maximum permissible vehicle
weight of the fully loaded vehicle
(weight of the vehicle including all op-
tions, passengers, fuel, and cargo and, if
applicable, trailer tongue load). It is indi-
cated on certification label located on
the driver’s door B-pillar.
Kilopascal (kPa)
The metric unit for air pressure. There
are 6.9 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 psi; another
metric unit for air pressure is bars. There
are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 bar.
Maximum load rating
The maximum load in kilograms and
pounds that can be carried by the tire.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of curb weight, accessory
weight, total load limit, and production
options weight.
Maximum tire inflation pressure
This number is the greatest amount of air
pressure that should ever be put in the
tire under normal driving conditions.
Normal occupant weight
The number of occupants the vehicle is
designed to seat, multiplied by
68 kilograms (150 lb).
Occupant distribution
The distribution of occupants in a vehicle
at their designated seating positions.
Production options weight
The combined weight of those installed
regular production options weighing
over 5 lb (2.3 kilograms) in excess of
those standard items which they replace,
not previously considered in curb weight
or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim.
PSI (Pounds per square inch)
A standard unit of measure for air pres-
sure -> bar, kilopascal (kPa).
Recommended tire inflation pressure
Recommended tire inflation pressure
listed on Tire and Loading Information
placard located on driver’s door B-pillar
for normal driving conditions. Provides
best handling, tread life and riding com-
fort.
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and
tube assembly upon which the tire beads
are seated.
Sidewall
The portion of a tire between the tread
and the bead.
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