2012 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 376

374 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR. Tire Size The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires Overloading The load carrying components (springs, tires, wheels, must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size. etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service as Rim Size long as you do not exceed the GVWR. This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size listed. The best way to figure out the total weight of your vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for Inflation Pressure operation. Weigh it on a commercial scale to ensure that This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle, for it is not over the GVWR. all loading conditions. Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life. Heavier suspension components do not necessarily increase the vehicle's GVWR. Curb Weight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are added.