1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 203

MFDBYGENERALMOTORSCORP DATE GAWR GVWR FRT GAWR RR 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. Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front rear or GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the your vehicle way handles. These could causeyou to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the of life your vehicle. The other label is the Certification Label, found on the rear edge of the driver's door. 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, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. , I NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components thatfail because of overloading. If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else -- they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. it And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread out. Don't carry more than 176 lbs. (80 kg) in your trunk. 4-29