1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 184
1997 Pontiac Grand Am Manual
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Loading Your Vehicle FRT, CTR. TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION VEHICLE CAP. WT. RR. TOTAL LBS. f MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP GAWR FRT GAWR RR DATE GVWR MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE XXX COLD TIRE CAPACITY WEIGHT TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSliKPa FRT. 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. SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label found on the driver's door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that youcan carry. This weight iscalled the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver's door. It tells you the GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle WeightRating (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 trunk. 4-33