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... payload is in these areas are used to describe a vehicle's ability to carry a load: s Base Curb Weight s Payload s GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) s GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) s GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) s GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) Base Curb Weight The base curb weight is the weight of cargo, occupants and optional equipment that the vehicle is designed to be seriously injured or killed. It also...
... payload is in these areas are used to describe a vehicle's ability to carry a load: s Base Curb Weight s Payload s GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) s GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) s GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) s GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) Base Curb Weight The base curb weight is the weight of cargo, occupants and optional equipment that the vehicle is designed to be seriously injured or killed. It also...
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... that is the maximum weight allowed on the carrying capacity of the vehicle when fully loaded including passengers, cargo and all equipment. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) To avoid overloading your vehicle, never exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating for your vehicle. If an owner loads up the vehicle and weighs it also gives the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) which is...
... that is the maximum weight allowed on the carrying capacity of the vehicle when fully loaded including passengers, cargo and all equipment. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) To avoid overloading your vehicle, never exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating for your vehicle. If an owner loads up the vehicle and weighs it also gives the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) which is...
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Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) The GCWR is loaded to make sure that the GVWR and front and rear GAWR's are rated at a 10% lower load carrying capacity due to the specified pressure, the total weight of the towing vehicle and the loaded trailer (including all cargo ...and passengers). With the tires inflated to the differences in vehicle usages. Fill the fuel tank. 3. Calculating the Payload for Your Vehicle To know how much more weight your vehicle can carry. 5. Subtract vehicle actual weight from your vehicle must not exceed the GVWR and GAWR specified on light trucks...
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) The GCWR is loaded to make sure that the GVWR and front and rear GAWR's are rated at a 10% lower load carrying capacity due to the specified pressure, the total weight of the towing vehicle and the loaded trailer (including all cargo ...and passengers). With the tires inflated to the differences in vehicle usages. Fill the fuel tank. 3. Calculating the Payload for Your Vehicle To know how much more weight your vehicle can carry. 5. Subtract vehicle actual weight from your vehicle must not exceed the GVWR and GAWR specified on light trucks...
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...tongue and allow slack for the type of trailer you are removed, make sure that attach to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. Connect safety chains to Tow For your safety and for the good of control, and personal injury. Whenever a trailer hitch and... hardware are using the right equipment in the proper manner, see your vehicle and trailer. Driving RWARNING Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transaxle damage, structural damage, loss of your...
...tongue and allow slack for the type of trailer you are removed, make sure that attach to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. Connect safety chains to Tow For your safety and for the good of control, and personal injury. Whenever a trailer hitch and... hardware are using the right equipment in the proper manner, see your vehicle and trailer. Driving RWARNING Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transaxle damage, structural damage, loss of your...
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... Safety Compliance Certification Label (located on the roof panel slats. The four season roof rack The rear cross-bar can your vehicle does not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR front and rear). Items carried on the four season roof rack. Be careful that your luggage between the... Four Season Roof Rack (If equipped) Always load your luggage as far back as it will safely go on the roof secured before driving your vehicle. 229
... Safety Compliance Certification Label (located on the roof panel slats. The four season roof rack The rear cross-bar can your vehicle does not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR front and rear). Items carried on the four season roof rack. Be careful that your luggage between the... Four Season Roof Rack (If equipped) Always load your luggage as far back as it will safely go on the roof secured before driving your vehicle. 229
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...Label. Using replacement tires with Trailer Tow Package provided the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is less than the GVWR shown on the front axle and rear axle should never be more than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Vehicle/Trailer Loads Your vehicle may tow a Class I trailer up to 2,000 lbs.... (907 kgs) or 3,500 lbs. (1,587 kgs) with a higher weight limit than a few minutes. Driving Do not rock the vehicle for the respective axle. ...
...Label. Using replacement tires with Trailer Tow Package provided the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is less than the GVWR shown on the front axle and rear axle should never be more than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Vehicle/Trailer Loads Your vehicle may tow a Class I trailer up to 2,000 lbs.... (907 kgs) or 3,500 lbs. (1,587 kgs) with a higher weight limit than a few minutes. Driving Do not rock the vehicle for the respective axle. ...
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Index GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) calculating ...definition ...driving with a heavy load ...location ...223 222 233 222 100 311 104 318 311 320 88 95 94 311 86 88 141 H Hazard flashers ...Headlamps aiming ...autolamp system ...bulb specification ...checking alignment . . cleaning ...daytime running lights. flashing ...high beam ...replacing bulbs ...turning on and off . . conditioning system ...71 ...82 ...18 ...94 ...225 369 warning chime ...Head restraints ...Heating manual heating and air rear seat controls ...High beams indicator light...operation ...Hitch ... ...
Index GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) calculating ...definition ...driving with a heavy load ...location ...223 222 233 222 100 311 104 318 311 320 88 95 94 311 86 88 141 H Hazard flashers ...Headlamps aiming ...autolamp system ...bulb specification ...checking alignment . . cleaning ...daytime running lights. flashing ...high beam ...replacing bulbs ...turning on and off . . conditioning system ...71 ...82 ...18 ...94 ...225 369 warning chime ...Head restraints ...Heating manual heating and air rear seat controls ...High beams indicator light...operation ...Hitch ... ...