1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 168

f MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GAWR GVWR FRT GAWR RR A CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either themaximum 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 you lose control. to Also, overloading can shorten thelife 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 youthe gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating). 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. If you do have a heavy load, spread it out. Don't carry more than 167 pounds (75 kg) in your trunk. I NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail becauseof overloading. If 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.