1998 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 191
1998 Chevrolet Lumina Manual
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DATE MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP GVWR GAWR FRT If you do have a heavy load, spread it out. Don't carry more than 167 pounds (75 kg) in your trunk. THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALLr r l ' Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximumfront or rear GAWR. If you do,parts on your vehicle can break,or it can change the your way vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edgeof the driver's door. It tells you the gross weight capacityof your vehicle, called GVWR the (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). GVWR includes The the weight of the vehicle,all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceedthe GVWR for your vehicleor the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) either the front or for rear axle. NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or of components that fail because overloading. If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases, -tools, packages or anything -- they will go as fast as else the vehicle goes.If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. 4-29