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The other label is the Certification label, found on the
rear edge
of
the driver’s
door.
It tells
you
the gross
weight capacity
of
your vehicle, called the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes
the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
for
either the front
or rear axle.
If
you do have
a
heavy load, spread it out. Don’t carry
more than
147
pounds
(75
kg) in your trunk.
Do
not load your vehicle any heavier than
the
GVWR,
or either the maximum front or
rear GAWR.
If
you do, parts on your vehicle
can break, or it can change the
way
your
vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose
control. Also, overloading can shorten the life
of your vehicle.
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Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in
a
sudden stop or turn, or
in
a
crash.
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Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In
a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
Try
to spread the weight evenly.
inside the vehicle
so
that some
of
them are
above the tops
of
the seats.
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Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
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