1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 194

MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don't carry more than132 lbs. (60 kg) in your trunk. 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 edge of the driver's door. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating). 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. Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, orit can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you lose to control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. 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 acrash, they'll keep going.