1996 Chevrolet Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 220

Loading Your Vehicle I PSI/KPA (COLD) ~ SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The CertificatiodTirelabel 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 obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWRincludes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. also tells you the maximum weights for the The Certificatiodl'ire label front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your 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 equally on both sides of the centerline. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. .Using heavier suspension components to getadded durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. If your vehicle is equipped for front-endequipment (a snow plow, for example), the front suspension may have been adjusted (raised) to level the vehicle when the equipment was installed. If the front suspension was adjusted, you must re-adjust the front suspension after the equipment is removed to avoid possible front suspension damage. Adjust the front suspension to original design specifications for your particular model. 4-37