2010 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 369

368 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR. Curb Weight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a Tire Size commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents added. the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires Overloading must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size. The load carrying components (springs, tires, wheels, Rim Size etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service as This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size long as you do not exceed the GVWR. listed. The best way to figure out the total weight of your Inflation Pressure vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle, for operation. Weigh it on a commercial scale to ensure that all loading conditions. it is not over the GVWR.