1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 191

MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GYWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR And, if you do a,heavy had, you should spread it out. Don't carry more than 100 lbs. (45 kg) in your rear area. THIS VE~HICCECONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE . SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. I AC rn A UTION: 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, orit can changethe way your vehicle you handles. These could cause to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver's door. It tells you the gross weight capacity ofyour vehicle, called GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWRfor your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. your vehicle. 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 isa crash, they'll keep going.