1998 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 204

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 your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either themaximum front or rear GAWR. If youdo, parts on your vehicle can break, or itcan change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten thelife of your vehicle. t The otherlabel is the Certification label, found on the rear edgeof the driver's door. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel cargo. and 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 176 lbs. (80 kilograms) in your trunk. I NOTICE: ~~ ~ ~~ Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else -- they will go asfast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or quickly, turn or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. 4-30