2003 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 321
2003 Chevrolet Venture Manual
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Loading Your Vehicle The Certificationflire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles,called the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your 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. I ~ The Certificationflire label is found on the rear edge 01 the driver's door. 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 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Do not load your vehicleany heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehiclecan 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. Notice: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail becauseof overloading. 4-34