2009 Hummer H3x Owner's Manual - Page 220
2009 Hummer H3x Manual
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4-38 Driving Your Vehicle occupants, fuel, cargo and trailer tongue weight, if pulling a trailer. The Certification/Tire label also tells the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on the front and rear axles, go to a weigh station and weigh the vehicle. Your dealer/retailer can help with this. Be sure to spread out the load equally on both sides of the centerline. Never exceed the GVWR for the vehicle, or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. If the load is heavy, it should be spread out. Similar appearing vehicles may have different GVWRs and capacity weights. Please note the vehicle's Certification/Tire label or consult your dealer/retailer for additional details. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, cargo and any accessories or equipment added to the vehicle after it left the factory should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label { CAUTION 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). If you do, parts on the vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of the vehicle. Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change the weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load the vehicle the right way. Label Example A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is attached to the bottom section of the center pillar (B-pillar), on the driver's side of the vehicle. The label shows the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all