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START-UP
The use of alcohol, drugs, and cer-
tain medications will seriously impair
perception, reactions, and driving abil
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ity. These circumstances can substan-
tially increase the risk of an accident.
Failure to comply may result in death,
personal injury, equipment or property
damage.
WARNING!
Do not drink alcohol and drive. Your
reexes, perceptions, and judgment
can be affected by even a small
amount of alcohol. You could have a
serious or even fatal accident, if you
drive after drinking. Please do not
drink and drive or ride with a driver
who has been drinking.
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WARNING!
Do not text and drive. Your reaction
time, perceptions and judgment can
be affected while texting or using any
other form of mobile messaging while
driving. Failure to comply may result
in death, personal injury, equipment or
property damage.
Vehicle Loading
Compare your vehicle's load capacity
with the total load you are carrying. If
adjustments need to be made, make
them, do not drive an overloaded
vehicle. If you are overloaded or your
load has shifted, your vehicle may be
unsafe to drive.
WARNING!
Do not exceed the specied load rat-
ing. Overloading can result in loss of
vehicle control, either by causing com
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ponent failures or by affecting vehicle
handling. Exceeding load ratings can
also shorten the service life of the ve
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hicle. Failure to comply may result in
death or personal injury.
The gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR), or the maximum front
and rear gross axle weight ratings
(GAWRs) are determined by the
components installed from the factory
(04/13)Y53-6047–2C
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