1998 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 241

MFDBYGENERALMOTORSCORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR I A CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front rear or GAWR. If you do, parts on yourvehicle can break, or it can change theway your vehicle handles. These could cause to lose control. you Also, overloading can shorten life of the your vehicle. THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREV.ENTlON 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 the gross you weight capacityof your vehicle, called the GVWR GVWR includes the (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR your vehicle or the Gross for Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) either the front or for rear axle. it If you do havea heavy load, you should spread out. Don't carry more than 203 lbs. (92 kg) in the trunk. I NOTICE: Your warranty does not coverparts or components that fail becauseof overloading. -If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases, as tools, packages or anything -- they will go as fast else or the vehicle goes. If you have to stopturn quickly, or if there isa crash, they'll keep going. 4-30