2003 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 205
2003 Chevrolet Astro Manual
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TheCertificationnire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads onyourfront and rearaxles,you need to go to a weighstation and weigh yourvehicle.Yourdealer can helpyouwiththis. Be sure to spread outyour load equally on both sides of the centerline. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Notice: Yourwarrantydoesnotcoverpartsor components fail that because of overloading. If youput things inside of yourvehicle - likesuitcases, tools, packages,oranythingelse - they will goas fast as the vehiclegoes. If you have tostoporturn ciiickly qr if there a crash, keep is they'll going. e any heavier Ian _..e GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can 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. \ - 3 not load your Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. Things you put inside your vehicle can srlI6e and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargoarea of your vehicle. Try to spread the weightevenly. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicleso that some of them are above the tops of the seats. Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. Don't leave a seat folded down unless you need to. 4-30