2013 Nissan Leaf Owner's Manual - Page 377

VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION 3. Remove the license plate bracket and connect the arcs from the ovals. Mark the point in the center of each oval. These are pilot drilling locations. Use a 0.49 in (12.5 mm) drill bit for the license plate screw holes and carefully open holes in the places marked. (Make sure that the drill only goes through the fascia.) 4. Install the license plate with two 0.23 in (6 mm) screws. WARNING • It is extremely dangerous to ride in the cargo area inside the vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. This information is located on the F.M.V.S.S./ C.M.V.S.S. label. • GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - maximum weight (load) limit specified for the front or rear axle. This information is located on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label. • GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) The maximum total weight rating of the vehicle, passengers, cargo, and trailer. • Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit, Total load capacity - maximum total weight limit specified of the load (passengers and cargo) for the vehicle. This is the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo that can be loaded into the vehicle. If the vehicle is used to tow a trailer, the trailer tongue weight must be included as part of the cargo load. This information is located on the Tire and Loading Information label. • Cargo capacity - permissible weight of cargo, the subtracted weight of occupants from the load limit. TERMS It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms before loading your vehicle: • Curb Weight (actual weight of your vehicle) vehicle weight including: standard and optional equipment, fluids, emergency tools, and spare tire assembly. This weight does not include passengers and cargo. • GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb weight plus the combined weight of passengers and cargo. • GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - maximum total combined weight of the unloaded vehicle, passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment. 9-10 Technical and consumer information