1997 Mercury Tracer Owner's Manual - Page 101
1997 Mercury Tracer Manual
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Driving • Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch pedal to hold the vehicle at a standstill. These actions will reduce clutch life. • Downshift on steep hills to reduce the vehicle's chances of stalling and to prevent unnecessary brake wear. LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Before loading a 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 cargo, passengers and optional equipment. • GVW (Gross vehicle weight) - base curb weight plus the payload weight (including passengers, cargo and optional equipment). Remember, 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. 101