1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 201

Loading Your Vehicle LB/KCI THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL. APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDSIN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. NUMBER SERIAL M.P.V. MODEL: SPEED MPBY TIRE SIZE RTC. RIM PSVKPA (COLD FRT m l RR SPA MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORPXWXX GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross 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 CertificatiodTire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called the Cross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your frontand rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your retailer can help you with this. Be sure tospread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. SEE OWNERS MANUALFOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Certification/Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver's door. !7