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.
Overloading
The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires,
wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory
service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the
front and rear GAWR.
The best way to figure out the total weight of your
vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for
operation. Weigh it on a commercial scale to ensure that
it is not over the GVWR.
Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle
separately. It is important that you distribute the load
evenly over the front and rear axles.
Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and
shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension
components do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s
GVWR.
454 STARTING AND OPERATING
Storing Your Vehicle...................... .527
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .475
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .264
Sun Roof .............................. .274
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........59
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .489
System, Remote Starting .....................26
Tachometer ............................. .303
Telescoping Steering Column .................211
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........362
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............312
Tilt Steering Column .......................211
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .196
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........418
TIREFIT ............................... .461
Tire Markings ........................... .412
Tires ................................. .104
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................432 Air Pressure
.......................... .423
Chains .............................. .434
Compact Spare ........................ .429
General Information .....................423
High Speed .......................... .426
Inflation Pressures ...................... .424
Life of Tires .......................... .432
Load Capacity ........................ .418
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............437
Pressure Warning Light ...................304
Quality Grading ....................... .563
Radial .............................. .426
Replacement .......................... .433
Rotation ............................. .436
Safety .............................. .412
Sizes ............................... .413
Snow Tires ........................... .427
Spinning ............................ .431
T
read Wear Indicators ....................431
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