1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 180

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. 1 A CAUTION: Do not load your vehicleany heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front rear or GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you lose control. Also, to overloading can shorten the lifeof your vehicle. If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else -- they will go as fast ast h \ r e u gcles, E you h v e t-0 stop or tusn q.tliCuv, . x or if there is a crash, the.y'll keep going. The other label is theCertification label, found on the rear ed-geo the driver's dear. k tells yeu-&?egmss f weight capacity of your vehick, called the G V M (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. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don't carry more than 132 lbs. (60 kg) in your vehicle's trunk. 4-31