1997 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 228
1997 Mercury Villager Manual
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Driving Driving With a Heavy Load The Safety Compliance Certification Label, located on the driver's door pillar, provides important information regarding the weight limits your vehicle can safely carry or tow. The total weight of your vehicle, including the weight of the passengers and cargo, should never be more than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Also, the weight that your vehicle carries on the front axle and rear axle should never be more than the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the respective axle. The load capacities of your vehicle's tires affect the GVWR or GAWR limitations. Using replacement tires with a higher weight limit than the originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR. Using lower capacity replacement tires may lower GVWR and GAWR limitations. RWARNING Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Vehicle/Trailer Loads Your vehicle may tow a Class I trailer up to 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) provided the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is less than the GVWR shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. With the optional trailer tow package, your vehicle can tow a trailer up to 3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg). 229