1997 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 134
1997 Ford Explorer Manual
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Driving Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are NOT designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with these terms: • Base curb weight -Weight of the vehicle including any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does not include passengers or aftermarket equipment. • Payload - Combined maximum allowable weight of passengers, cargo and optional equipment. • GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - Base curb weight plus the payload weight. The GVW is not a limit or a specification. • GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - Maximum total weight of the base vehicle, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. The GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver's door pillar. 135