Owner's Manual
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The following terms are used : Safety Compliance Certification Label Do not use the sample numbers on the Safety Compliance Certification Label shown. Use the actual numbers from your vehicle certification label. Understanding Loading/Towing Information The following is a typical example of a Safety Compliance Certification Label and an explanation of how this information should be used to describe the ability to carry or tow a load: u Base Curb Weight u Payload u GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) u GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 216
The following terms are used : Safety Compliance Certification Label Do not use the sample numbers on the Safety Compliance Certification Label shown. Use the actual numbers from your vehicle certification label. Understanding Loading/Towing Information The following is a typical example of a Safety Compliance Certification Label and an explanation of how this information should be used to describe the ability to carry or tow a load: u Base Curb Weight u Payload u GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) u GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 216
Owner's Manual
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...by factory, dealer, aftermarket supplier or customer. If an owner loads up a vehicle and weighs it again, that 's the GVW at a particular time, you get the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). If the owner piles on that is designed to remember that moment. It is not a limit or a specification. Gross ...and the weight of cargo, occupants and optional equipment that the truck is standard on more of a load and weighs it , that becomes the GVW...until such time as the vehicle is the weight of the vehicle including fuel, coolants, lubricants, emergency tools, spare wheel and tire. It is...
...by factory, dealer, aftermarket supplier or customer. If an owner loads up a vehicle and weighs it again, that 's the GVW at a particular time, you get the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). If the owner piles on that is designed to remember that moment. It is not a limit or a specification. Gross ...and the weight of cargo, occupants and optional equipment that the truck is standard on more of a load and weighs it , that becomes the GVW...until such time as the vehicle is the weight of the vehicle including fuel, coolants, lubricants, emergency tools, spare wheel and tire. It is...
Owner's Manual
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... reduce efficiency. Comparisons With EPA Fuel Economy Estimates EPA fuel economy figures are no EPA fuel economy estimates for vehicles over 8500 lbs. (3,855 kg) GVW. The EPA fuel economy estimate is affected by understanding these variables and minimizing their effect.
... reduce efficiency. Comparisons With EPA Fuel Economy Estimates EPA fuel economy figures are no EPA fuel economy estimates for vehicles over 8500 lbs. (3,855 kg) GVW. The EPA fuel economy estimate is affected by understanding these variables and minimizing their effect.