1996 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 211

MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR I'ACAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either themaximum front orrear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can way break, or it can change the your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the of your life vehicle. 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. The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edgeof the driver's door. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called theGVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).The GVWR includes the weight ofthe vehicle, all occupants, fueland cargo. Never exceed the GVWR your vehicle or the Gross for Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) either the front rear for or axle. I NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that faiI becauseof 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 stopor turn quickly,or if there is acrash, they'I1 keep going. If you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don't carrv more than 203 lbs. (92 kg) in the trunk. 4-30