1993 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 252

MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GAWR GVWR FRT GAWR If for the six-passenger wagon. you have the eightcan passenger wagon, no additional cargo be carried if you already have eight peoplein the vehicle. RR I THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF ABOVE. MANUFACTURE SHOWN A CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts on your vehicle can brerak, or It can change the way your vehicle handles. These could causeyou to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. Qw&$;+#; 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 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 rear axle. or And, if you do have a heavyload, you should spread it out. In the trunk or rear area don't carry more than160 pounds (72 kg) for the coupeshedans; pounds ( 3 kg) 300 16 If you put things inside your vehicle-like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else-they willgo as hst as the vehicle goes. If have to stopor turn quickly, or if you there is a crash, they'll keep going. 250