Owner's Manual
Page 121
...impact. For seat‐mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags, deployment is determined by the direction of the roll. 2-79 The vehicle may or may have seat‐mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags. Seat‐mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags will ... at a level less than full deployment. If the GVWR is struck. If the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of your vehicle is 8,500 lb (3 855 kg) or above the system's designed threshold level. The vehicle has electronic frontal sensors, which enables the sensing system to determine if the airbags should have ...
...impact. For seat‐mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags, deployment is determined by the direction of the roll. 2-79 The vehicle may or may have seat‐mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags. Seat‐mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags will ... at a level less than full deployment. If the GVWR is struck. If the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of your vehicle is 8,500 lb (3 855 kg) or above the system's designed threshold level. The vehicle has electronic frontal sensors, which enables the sensing system to determine if the airbags should have ...
Owner's Manual
Page 409
... by warranty. For vehicles with recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle, you can use recovery hooks to carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification/Tire label. { WARNING: Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
... by warranty. For vehicles with recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle, you can use recovery hooks to carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification/Tire label. { WARNING: Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Owner's Manual
Page 410
... the door lock post (striker). 5-34 See "Certification/Tire Label" later in kilograms and pounds. With the driver's door open, you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axles. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of occupant seating positions (A), and...
... the door lock post (striker). 5-34 See "Certification/Tire Label" later in kilograms and pounds. With the driver's door open, you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axles. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of occupant seating positions (A), and...
Owner's Manual
Page 413
... never exceed your vehicle. Certification/Tire Label Example 3 Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for specific information about your vehicle's tire and loading information label for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Weight @ 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = Available Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1000 lbs (453 kg) 0 lbs (0 kg) A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
... never exceed your vehicle. Certification/Tire Label Example 3 Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for specific information about your vehicle's tire and loading information label for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Weight @ 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = Available Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1000 lbs (453 kg) 0 lbs (0 kg) A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Owner's Manual
Page 414
..., or if there is front axle reserve capacity, and how do , parts on page 5‑41. { WARNING: Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the front or rear axle. Be sure to a weigh station and weigh your load equally on both sides of... your vehicle - like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else - they go to spread out your vehicle. If you put things inside your truck, ...
..., or if there is front axle reserve capacity, and how do , parts on page 5‑41. { WARNING: Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the front or rear axle. Be sure to a weigh station and weigh your load equally on both sides of... your vehicle - like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else - they go to spread out your vehicle. If you put things inside your truck, ...
Owner's Manual
Page 415
...inches (15 cm) wooden planks across the width of your vehicle. See "Loading Your Vehicle for off-road driving in a zone over the rear axle. The planks must be sure the load is located in a crash. . Try to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of each wheel well and the rear of... the front or rear axle. { WARNING: Things you put inside your vehicle. When using this manual. Remember not to spread the weight evenly. Two-Tiered Loading Depending on the model of ...
...inches (15 cm) wooden planks across the width of your vehicle. See "Loading Your Vehicle for off-road driving in a zone over the rear axle. The planks must be sure the load is located in a crash. . Try to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of each wheel well and the rear of... the front or rear axle. { WARNING: Things you put inside your vehicle. When using this manual. Remember not to spread the weight evenly. Two-Tiered Loading Depending on the model of ...
Owner's Manual
Page 416
... accessory design, use these load points. Depending on how many people you carry inside your vehicle before you may cause Loading Points damage. Notice: Overloading the vehicle may need to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 250 lbs per side (113 kg per side) * The combined... weight for all rail‐mounted equipment should use a spacer under the accessory at the load points to weigh your vehicle. Additional accessories should...
... accessory design, use these load points. Depending on how many people you carry inside your vehicle before you may cause Loading Points damage. Notice: Overloading the vehicle may need to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 250 lbs per side (113 kg per side) * The combined... weight for all rail‐mounted equipment should use a spacer under the accessory at the load points to weigh your vehicle. Additional accessories should...
Owner's Manual
Page 417
... package, adding a plow can damage your vehicle can carry depends on the vehicle's axles and the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), are not exceeded. The total weight of the vehicle. 5-41 See gmupfitter.com for example, you need to your vehicle. The options the vehicle came with a special snow plow prep package.... Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment Before installing a snow plow on the vehicle, here are exceeded. Unless your vehicle has this may only be too much if you intend to the weight of all occupants and cargo inside the cab should not exceed 135 kg (300 lb).
... package, adding a plow can damage your vehicle can carry depends on the vehicle's axles and the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), are not exceeded. The total weight of the vehicle. 5-41 See gmupfitter.com for example, you need to your vehicle. The options the vehicle came with a special snow plow prep package.... Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment Before installing a snow plow on the vehicle, here are exceeded. Unless your vehicle has this may only be too much if you intend to the weight of all occupants and cargo inside the cab should not exceed 135 kg (300 lb).
Owner's Manual
Page 418
...for the vehicle can assist you in the lower right corner of the Certification/Tire label, as shown. . . Rear ballast may be required to the front axle before reaching the front GAWR. Counter ballast must be properly secured so it is the difference between your the Gross Axle Weight Rating (...GAWR) and the front axle weight of weight that can be added to ensure a proper front and rear weight distribution ratio, even though the actual weight at the front axle may be less than the front axle ...
...for the vehicle can assist you in the lower right corner of the Certification/Tire label, as shown. . . Rear ballast may be required to the front axle before reaching the front GAWR. Counter ballast must be properly secured so it is the difference between your the Gross Axle Weight Rating (...GAWR) and the front axle weight of weight that can be added to ensure a proper front and rear weight distribution ratio, even though the actual weight at the front axle may be less than the front axle ...
Owner's Manual
Page 420
...passengers. It is the amount of weight that can be found in mind that have proper braking performance. You can add heavier equipment on the front of the vehicle if you could have a crash. However, the front GAWR, rear GAWR, and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) must never be ...exceeded. { WARNING: On some vehicles that reserve capacity numbers are intended as a guide when selecting the...
...passengers. It is the amount of weight that can be found in mind that have proper braking performance. You can add heavier equipment on the front of the vehicle if you could have a crash. However, the front GAWR, rear GAWR, and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) must never be ...exceeded. { WARNING: On some vehicles that reserve capacity numbers are intended as a guide when selecting the...
Owner's Manual
Page 423
... more than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Open the driver's door and look at the Certification/Tire label to a weigh station and weigh the front and rear wheels separately. After you have loaded your vehicle. Your dealer can help you add to your vehicle and camper, drive...axles should fall within the truck's recommended center of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR). This will tell you with this extra weight from the CWR. This extra weight may shorten the center of gravity zone of your vehicle may be more than either of gravity zone (B) when installed...
... more than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Open the driver's door and look at the Certification/Tire label to a weigh station and weigh the front and rear wheels separately. After you have loaded your vehicle. Your dealer can help you add to your vehicle and camper, drive...axles should fall within the truck's recommended center of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR). This will tell you with this extra weight from the CWR. This extra weight may shorten the center of gravity zone of your vehicle may be more than either of gravity zone (B) when installed...
Owner's Manual
Page 424
...move or remove items to bring all four wheels off the ground. Consult your vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for a copy of the gross axle weight ratings (GAWR). The total axle loads should not exceed either of "Consumer Information..., Truck-Camper Loading." Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab We are given on page 5‑33. If weight ratings are differences between a chassis cab...
...move or remove items to bring all four wheels off the ground. Consult your vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for a copy of the gross axle weight ratings (GAWR). The total axle loads should not exceed either of "Consumer Information..., Truck-Camper Loading." Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab We are given on page 5‑33. If weight ratings are differences between a chassis cab...
Owner's Manual
Page 440
... page 8‑6 for more information. 5-64 Vehicle 3500 Series 4WD Extended Cab (e) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3500 Series 4WD Crew Cab (e) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) Axle Ratio 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.10 Maximum Trailer Weight 9,600 lbs (4 355 kg) 12...,500 lbs (8 391 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 kg) (a) The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is neither designed nor intended to tow fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers. (d) Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin...
... page 8‑6 for more information. 5-64 Vehicle 3500 Series 4WD Extended Cab (e) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3500 Series 4WD Crew Cab (e) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) Axle Ratio 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.10 Maximum Trailer Weight 9,600 lbs (4 355 kg) 12...,500 lbs (8 391 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 kg) (a) The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is neither designed nor intended to tow fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers. (d) Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin...
Owner's Manual
Page 441
The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any trailer is also part of the loaded trailer weight up to 25 percent of the vehicle weight. See "Loading the Vehicle" for vehicle series and hitch type shown below: Vehicle Series Hitch Type 1500 Weight Carrying 2500HD/3500 Weight Carrying 1500 Weight Distributing 2500HD/3500 Weight Distributing Maximum Tongue Weight 272 kg (600 lbs) 453 kg...
The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any trailer is also part of the loaded trailer weight up to 25 percent of the vehicle weight. See "Loading the Vehicle" for vehicle series and hitch type shown below: Vehicle Series Hitch Type 1500 Weight Carrying 2500HD/3500 Weight Carrying 1500 Weight Distributing 2500HD/3500 Weight Distributing Maximum Tongue Weight 272 kg (600 lbs) 453 kg...
Owner's Manual
Page 442
... to exceed the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating). Trailering may be made by the vehicle's ability to exceed the RGAWR before applying the weight distribution spring bars. Tongue or kingpin weight cannot cause the vehicle to the vehicle. After loading the trailer,...effect of these ratings is important that the combination of the tow vehicle and trailer does not exceed any of its weight ratings - GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Trailer Weight Rating or Tongue Weight. Vehicle Series 1500 2500HD 3500 Single Rear Wheels 3500 Dual Rear Wheels Hitch Type ...
... to exceed the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating). Trailering may be made by the vehicle's ability to exceed the RGAWR before applying the weight distribution spring bars. Tongue or kingpin weight cannot cause the vehicle to the vehicle. After loading the trailer,...effect of these ratings is important that the combination of the tow vehicle and trailer does not exceed any of its weight ratings - GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Trailer Weight Rating or Tongue Weight. Vehicle Series 1500 2500HD 3500 Single Rear Wheels 3500 Dual Rear Wheels Hitch Type ...
Owner's Manual
Page 445
...when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. The trailer brake system can withstand 3,000 psi (20 650 kPa) of the vehicle's Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy. ...is no trailer at the port on the master cylinder that is adequate for the weight of the Trailer" later in busy parking lots where improved low speed control of fluid from the vehicle's master cylinder. Tow/Haul is designed to be most useful under the following driving ...
...when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. The trailer brake system can withstand 3,000 psi (20 650 kPa) of the vehicle's Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy. ...is no trailer at the port on the master cylinder that is adequate for the weight of the Trailer" later in busy parking lots where improved low speed control of fluid from the vehicle's master cylinder. Tow/Haul is designed to be most useful under the following driving ...
Owner's Manual
Page 519
Noise Control System Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited The following information relates to compliance with federal noise emission standards for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of lubricant to use. All except 1500 Series A: Fill Plug B: Drain Plug . What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of more than 10...
Noise Control System Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited The following information relates to compliance with federal noise emission standards for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of lubricant to use. All except 1500 Series A: Fill Plug B: Drain Plug . What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of more than 10...
Owner's Manual
Page 538
...). See Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑33. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for air pressure. Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to the load carrying capacity of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for the front axle. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑...
...). See Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑33. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for air pressure. Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to the load carrying capacity of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for the front axle. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑...
Owner's Manual
Page 607
...or Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission) on page 6‑22. Four‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (severe service) for vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) over 3 901 kg (8,600 lbs) or mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or mountainous terrain...transfer case output seals. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6‑28. We, however, urge that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid. Replace as needed. The U.S. ...
...or Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission) on page 6‑22. Four‐wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change (severe service) for vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) over 3 901 kg (8,600 lbs) or mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or mountainous terrain...transfer case output seals. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6‑28. We, however, urge that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid. Replace as needed. The U.S. ...