2012 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 469

STARTING AND OPERATING 467 This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is included on this label and indicates the month, day, and hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the bottom of the label is your VIN. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo area so that the GAWR of each axle is not exceeded. Each axle's GAWR is determined by the components in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, springs, tires, or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) components, sometimes specified by purchasers for inThe GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle creased durability, does not necessarily increase the veincluding driver, passengers, vehicle, options, trailer hicle's GVWR. tongue weight, and cargo. The label also specifies maxiTire Size mum capacities of front and rear axle systems (GAWR). The tire size on the label represents the actual tire size on Total load must be limited, so GVWR, and front and rear your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load GAWR are not exceeded. capacity of this tire size. Payload Rim Size The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size weight a truck or any given vehicle can carry, including listed. the weight of the driver, all passengers, options and cargo. 5