2012 GMC Canyon Owner's Manual - Page 189

Driving and Operating 9-17 { WARNING Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles. This could cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle. Tire and Loading Information Label above the door latch post. The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10‑45 and Tire Pressure on page 10‑51. There is also important information on the Certification/ Tire label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axles. See "Certification/ Tire Label" later in this section. Label Example A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B‐pillar). With the driver door open, you will find the label attached below the door latch post. Vehicle's without a center pillar, like extended cab models, will have the Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver side extended cab door,