1998 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 233

MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS COWP DATE GVWW GAWR FRT GAWR RW The other label is the Certification Label. found on the rear edge cf the driver's door. it tells ycu the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross vehicle Weight Rating ( G V W ) . T h e GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants. fuel and cargo. Never exceed the G W R for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) foreither the front or rear axle. YOUr WEtE'ralI~ydoes COWX g a % 03. S€ S components that fail because of overloading. Hf 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.