1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Owner's Manual - Page 176

MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don't carry more than 132 lbs. (60 kg) in your trunk. RR THiS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. Do not load your vehicle any neavier than the GVWR, or either themaximum front or rear G A M . If you do, parts on your vehiclecan break, or itcan change the way your vehicle handles. These could came you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. The other labelis the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver's door. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. 4-31