Driving your vehicle
VEHICLE WEIGHT
This chapter will guide you in the Base curb weight
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
proper loading of your vehicle and/or
This is the weight of the vehicle This is the maximum allowable
including a full tank of fuel and all weight that can be carried by a single
standard equipment. It does not axle (front or rear). These numbers
include passengers, cargo, or option- are shown on the compliance label.
trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle
weight within its design rating capa-
bility, with or without a trailer.
Properly loading your vehicle will
provide maximum return of the vehi-
cle design performance. Before load-
ing your vehicle, familiarize yourself
with the following terms for determin-
ing your vehicle's weight ratings, with
or without a trailer, from the vehicle's
specifications and the compliance
label:
al equipment.
The total load on each axle must
never exceed its GAWR.
Vehicle curb weight
This is the weight of your new vehicle
when you picked it up from your deal- This is the Base Curb Weight plus
er plus any aftermarket equipment.
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
actual Cargo Weight plus passen-
gers.
Cargo weight
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)
This figure includes all weight added
to the Base Curb Weight, including This is the maximum allowable
cargo and optional equipment.
weight of the fully loaded vehicle
(including all options, equipment,
passengers and cargo). The GVWR
is shown on the certification label
located on the driver’s door sill.
GAW (Gross axle weight)
This is the total weight placed on
each axle (front and rear) - including
vehicle curb weight and all payload.
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