2013 Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - Page 211

Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for the vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. And, if there is a heavy load, it should be spread out. See "Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit" earlier in this section. 9-15 WARNING (Continued) cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle. If you put things inside the 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 will keep going. { WARNING Label Example A vehicle-specific Certification label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver door open, the label is attached near the door lock post. The label tells the gross weight capacity of the vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles. This could (Continued) { WARNING Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. . Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle. In the cargo area, put them as (Continued)