Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Vehicle Certification Label
Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to
the rear of the driver’s door.
The label contains the following information:
•Name of manufacturer
•Month and year of manufacture
•Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
•Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front
•Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear
•Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
•Type of Vehicle
•Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH)
The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VIN.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total
load must be limited so that you do not exceed the
GVWR.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or
rear GAWR.
WARNING!
Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is
important that you do not exceed the maximum front
or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can
result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
control of the vehicle and have a collision.
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Tires ............................84,310,445
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 315
Air Pressure ........................ 310
Chains ............................ 317
General Information .................. 310
High Speed ......................... 313
Inflation Pressures .................... 311
Life of Tires ........................ 315
Load Capacity ....................... 306
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 321
Pressure Warning Light ................ 185
Quality Grading ..................... 445
Radial ............................ 313
Replacement ........................ 316
Rotation ........................... 319
Safety .......................... 300,310
Sizes ............................. 302
Snow Tires ......................... 319 Spinning
........................... 314
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 314
To Open Hood .......................... 138
Towing ............................... 337
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 107
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 360
Recreational ........................ 338
Towing Assistance ....................... 107
Traction Control ......................... 292
Trailer Towing .......................... 337
Transmission ........................... 392
Automatic .................... 267,269,392
Fluid ............................. 415
Manual ........................... 263
Shifting ......................... 265,267
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
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