2005 Mercury Sable Owner's Manual - Page 153

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Tires, Wheels and Loading GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all payload. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver's door or B-Pillar. The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR. Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 153 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)

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GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
– is the total weight placed on each axle
(front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
– is the maximum allowable
weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear).
These
numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label
located on the driver’s door or B-Pillar. The total load on each
axle must never exceed its GAWR.
Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits
could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance,
engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the
vehicle, loss of control and personal injury.
Note:
For trailer towing information refer to
Trailer towing
found in
this chapter or the
RV and Trailer Towing Guide
provided by your
dealership.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
– is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo +
passengers.
REVIEW COPY
2005 Sable
(sab)
, Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
(own2002)
,
Market:
USA_English
(fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading
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