1996 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 161

Loading Your Vehicle The Certificatioflire label is found on the rear edge of the driver's door. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtainthe gross weight capacity of your vehicle. PAYLOAD = I PSI/KPA (COLD) < SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 0 0 This is calledthe GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). TheGVWR includes theweight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo, tongue and weight, if pulling a trailer. The CertificatiodTire label also you the maximum weights for the tells front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads onyour front and rear axles,you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equallyon both sides of the centerline. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for eitherthe front or rear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Using heavier suspensioncomponents to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. 4-23