1998 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 208

MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR A Cr' TJTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or vehicle rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your can break, or it can change way your the vehicle handles. These could cause to lose you control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. 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. 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, calledthe Gross Vehicle WeightRating (GVWR). 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. NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that because of overloading. fail If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases, -tools, packagesor anything else -- they will go as fast as the vehicle goes.If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. If you do have a heavy load, youshould spread it out. Don't carry more than176 lbs. (80 kg) in the trunk.