2000 Nissan Frontier Owner's Manual - Page 250

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WARNING Improper loading may be dangerous. If a load is too far back, it can affect handling characteristics. If a load is too far forward, the front axle may be overloaded. truck's recommended center of gravity location zone when installed. WARNING Overloading or improper loading can adversely affect vehicle handling, braking and performance and may lead to accidents. Payload Weight Ratings The payload weight ratings shown on the following pages indicate the maximum total weight of passengers, optional equipment (air conditioning, trailer hitch, etc) and cargo that your vehicle is designed to carry. Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle. See ″Vehicle Loading Information″ earlier in this section for details. ATI0705 When the truck is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the camper manufacturer's weight figure, plus: ¼ the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the camper manufacturer's weight figure, ¼ the weight of camper cargo, ¼ and the weight of occupants in the camper. The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's pay load weight rating and the camper's center of gravity should fall within the 10-18 Technical and consumer information

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WARNING
Improper loading may be dangerous. If
a load is too far back, it can affect
handling characteristics. If a load is too
far forward, the front axle may be over-
loaded.
When the truck is used to carry a slide-in
camper, the total cargo load of the truck
consists
of
the
camper
manufacturer’s
weight figure, plus:
°
the weight of installed additional camper
equipment not included in the camper
manufacturer’s weight figure,
°
the weight of camper cargo,
°
and
the
weight
of
occupants
in
the
camper.
The total cargo load should not exceed the
truck’s pay load weight rating and the camp-
er’s center of gravity should fall within the
truck’s recommended center of gravity loca-
tion zone when installed.
WARNING
Overloading or improper loading can
adversely affect vehicle handling, brak-
ing and performance and may lead to
accidents.
Payload Weight Ratings
The payload weight ratings shown on the
following pages indicate the maximum total
weight of passengers, optional equipment
(air conditioning, trailer hitch, etc) and cargo
that your vehicle is designed to carry.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm that
you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle. See
Ve-
hicle Loading Information
earlier in this
section for details.
ATI0705
10-18
Technical and consumer information