DRIVING TIPS 439
the way your vehicle handles. This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle.
. Do not place anything on the extended cargo area cover. Such items could tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or a collision. This could cause serious injury.
CAUTION
Do not carry spray cans, containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items inside the vehicle.
NOTE
For better fuel economy, do not carry unneeded cargo.
VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT s08aj01
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The maximum load you can carry in your vehicle is shown on the tire inflation pressure label attached to the driver’ s side door pillar. It includes the total weight of the driver and all passengers and their belongings, any optional equipment such as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike carrier, etc., and the tongue load of a trailer.
GVWR AND GAWR( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) s08aj02
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The load capacity of your vehicle is determined by weight, not by available cargo space.
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The certification label attached to the driver’ s side door pillar shows GVWR( Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR( Gross Axle Weight Rating).
The GVW( Gross Vehicle Weight) must never exceed the GVWR. GVW is the combined total of weight of the vehicle, fuel, driver, all passengers, luggage, any optional equipment and trailer tongue load. Therefore, the GVW changes depending on the situation.
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