2005 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual - Page 164

DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI 2 23 C190G01JM-AAT Compliance Label This label also tells you the maximum weights that can be supported by the front and rear axles, called 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 the left and right sides of the centerline. C190G01JM NOTE: o Overloading your vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not overload your vehicle. o 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. The label will help you decide how much cargo and installed equipment your vehicle can carry. If you carry items inside your vehicle - like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else - they move as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, the items will keep going and can cause an injury if they strike the driver or a passenger. The compliance label is located on the driver's side of the center pillar outer panel. 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 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. WARNING: o Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. o Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the 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. This could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. !