1994 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 189

MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS COW XXlKx cGAWRFRT CAWRRR LmG THIS VEHICLE CONFORMSTO ALL APPLICABLEUS. FEDERAL MOTOR w 1 I C L E SAFEl'Y STANDARDSIN EPFECT ON TAE DATE OF MANUPACTURESwOwN ABOVE. SERIALNUMBER M.P.V. MODEL: SPEED PAYLOAD RTC TIRESIZE WAX RIM PSVWA (COLD) FRT RR SPA SEE OWNER'S MANUAL POR ADDITIONAL INPORMATlON out your load equally on bothsides of the centerline. Never exceedthe GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight or Rating (GAWR) foreither the front rear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Using heaviersuspension components to get added durability mightnot change your weightratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. I Loading Your Vehicle The Certificatioflire label is found on the rear edge ofthe driver's door. The 1label shows the size of your original 1tires and the inflation pressures needed 1to obtain thegross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. The Certificationnire label also tells 1 you the maximum weights for the front imd rear axles, called Gross Axle 1 Weight Rating (GAWR).To find out the i3ctual loads on your front andrear id e s , you need to go to a weigh station imd weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can 1help you with this.Be sure to spread 1 If you put things inside your vehiclelike suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else -they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you haveto stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. 183