1993 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 271

MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GAWR GVWR FRT GAWR RR And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don't carry more than 176 pounds (80 kilograms) in your trunk. THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U S . FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE.SHOWN ABOVE. .A I CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier thanthe GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change theway your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten thelife of your vehicle. The other labelis the Certification label,found on the rear edge of the driver'sdoor. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fueland cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front rear or axle. If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else-- they will go asfast