2003 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 241

MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL I ~NTICIY-Y I ~IYDARDS IN IWN ABOVE. Do no1 lad your ve:leanyheavie. -.Ian 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 life of your vehicle. Notices Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail becauseof overloading. 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, you should spread it out. Don't carry more than 176 Ibs. (80 kg) in your trunk. 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. 4-32