1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 208
1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Manual
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f MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR 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 yourvehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the your way vehicle handles. These could cause to lose you control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. The other label is 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 Gross Vehicle WeightRating (GVWR). 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 eitherthe front of rear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don't carry more than 176 lbs. (80 kg) in your trunk. I NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because overloading. of -- I If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else -- they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash,they'll keep going. 4-30