1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 186
1997 Chevrolet Lumina Manual
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MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, A N D THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. i Do not load your vehicle any heavrer the than GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or itcan changethe way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading canshorten the life of your vehicle. The other label is Certification label, found onthe the rear edge of the driver's door. tells you the gross It weight capacityof 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 GVWR for your vehicleor the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) either the front or for rear axle. If you do have a heavy load, spread it out. Don't carry more than 167 pounds (75 kg) in your trunk. 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 -- they will go as fast as else the vehicle goes. If have to stop or turn quickly, or you if there is a crash, they'll keep going. 4-30