2003 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 264

f -. DATE MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP GR W GAWR FRI L I ~ vehicle ar., heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause youto lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. Do not load yc,: 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 Axie vveignt Rating (tiAWK) tor either the front or rear axle. If you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don't carry more than 203 Ibs. (92 kg) in the trunk. Notices Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of 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 stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. 4-33