2012 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 470

468 STARTING AND OPERATING The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commerInflation Pressure This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for cial scale to ensure that the GVWR has not been exceeded. The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle all loading conditions up to full GAWR. should then be determined separately to be sure that the Curb Weight load is properly distributed over front and rear axle. The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight Weighing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full the front or rear axles has been exceeded, but the total capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight shifted from front to rear, or rear to front, as appropriate values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a until the specified weight limitations are met. Store the commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are heavier items down low and be sure that the weight is added. distributed equally. Stow all loose items securely before driving. Loading The actual total weight and the weight of the front and Improper weight distributions can have an adverse affect rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined on the way your vehicle steers and handles, and the way by weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation. the brakes operate.