1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 183
1998 Oldsmobile 88 Manual
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r- -. MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR L!!s CAC 3 O L . Do not load your vehicle any heavier the than GVWR, or either themaximum front or rear GAWR. If you do,parts on your vehicle can break, or itcan change the your vehicle way handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the lifeof your vehicle. THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver's door.It tells you thegross weight capacityof your vehicle, called Gross the Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). GVWR includes The the weight of the vehicle,all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR your vehicle, or the Gross for Axle Weight rating (GAWR) either the front or for rear axle. And, if you do havea heavy load, youshould spread it than 176 lbs. (80 kg) in your trunk. out. Don't carry more I NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail becauseof overloading If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases, -tools, packages, or anything -- they will goas fast else or turn as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop quickly, or if there a crash, they'll keep going. is I 4-30