2012 Chevrolet Colorado Owner's Manual - Page 202
2012 Chevrolet Colorado Manual
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9-20 Driving and Operating There is also important information on the Certification/ Tire label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axles. See "Certification/ Tire Label" later in this section. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement 3. Subtract the combined above the door latch post. The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10‑47 and Tire Pressure on page 10‑54. weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. The resulting figure equals "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs" on your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 5. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
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