1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 173

Loading Your Vehicle station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Besure'to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline. Never exceed the GVWR your vehicle, or the for Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) either the front for or rear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. < SEE OWNER'S MANUAL u FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION u - Similar appearing vehicles may have different GVWR's and payloads. Please note the Certificationire label of your truck or consult your dealer for additional details. I The CertificatiodTire label is found onthe driver's door edge, above the door latch. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight the vehicle, all occupants, of fuel, cargo and trailer tongue weight, if pulling a trailer. The Certificationmire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front andrear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh . A CAUTION: In the case of a sudden stop or collision, things carried in the bed of your truck could shift forward and come into the passenger area, injuring you and others. you put things in the If bed of your truck, you should make, sure they are properly secured. I 4-42