1996 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 195

MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don't carry more than 100 lbs. (45 kg) in your rear area. 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. 4 CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause youlose to control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. :f you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages or 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. The other label, is the Certification label, found the on rear edgeof the driver's door. It tellsyou 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 GVWRfor your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for eitherthe front or rear axle. 4-30