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
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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.
490 STARTING AND OPERATING
Tilt Column.......................... .167
Wheel, Heated ........................ .168
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .167
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............359
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .359
Storage ............................... .576
Storage, Vehicle ...................... .371, 576
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .576
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .513
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .224
Sun Roof .............................. .233
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........61
System, Remote Starting .....................26
Telescoping Steering Column .................167
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) .......362, 369
Tilt Down .............................. .135
Up ................................ .135Tilt Steering Column
...................... .167
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .154
Timers ......................... .295, 296, 297
SRT ......................... .295, 296, 297
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......456, 457
Tire Markings ........................... .449
Tires ....................... .103, 461, 467, 605
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................471
Air Pressure .......................... .461
Chains .............................. .473
Compact Spare ........................ .468
General Information ..................461, 467
High Speed .......................... .464
Inflation Pressures ...................... .462
Life Of Tires .......................... .471
Load Capacity ..................... .456, 458
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............474
Pressure Warning Light ...................273
Quality Grading ....................... .605
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