1998 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 227

/- MFDBYGENERALMOTORSCORP DATE GVWR GAWR 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 loadyour vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can changethe way your vehicle handles. These could cause you lose control. to Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. The other label is Certification label, found on the the tells you the gross rear edge of the driver's door. It weight capacityof your vehicle, called Gross the Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR). GVWR includes The the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR your vehicle, or the for Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) either the front for or rear axle. If you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don't carry more than176 lbs. (80 kg) in your trunk. NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail becauseof overloading. If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases, -tools, packages, or anything -- they will go as else fast as the vehicle goes. you have to stop or turn quickly, If or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. 4-30