2003 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 209

1s]nEIl DATE MFD BY GENERAL CORP MOTORS GWR GAWR FRT A m MIS VEHICLE CONFORMSTO A L L e l VEHICLE SAFETY. BUMPER& T kTld Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehiclecan break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the lifeof your vehicle. Notice: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. If you put things inside your vehicle - like suitcases, 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 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). 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. If you do have a heavy load, spread it out. Don't carry more than 167 Ibs (75 kg) in your trunk. 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. 4-34