1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 178

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. A CAUTION: Do not load your- vehicle heavier ~y GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, orit can change the your vehicle way handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. The other labelis the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver'sside door. It tells you the gross weight capacityof your vehicle, calledthe GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). GVWR includes the The weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceedthe GVWR for your vehicle,or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) either the front or for rear axle. 4-31