1993 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 251

Service & Appearance Care TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION VEHlCLE CAP.WT. OCCUPANTS RR. TOTAL LBS KG CRT. FRT. 0 1199 544 MAX. LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE @ CAPACITY WEIGHT BBW COLD r w TIRE SIZE SPEED MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP. DATE GVWR GAWRFRT G A W RR A -- v) 0 Loading Your Vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry.The Tire-Loading Information label found on the driver's door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about the number of people that canbe in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight andincludes the weight of all occupants, cargo, andall nonfactory-installed options. The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver's door. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front orrear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread itout. Don't carry more than 100 pounds (45 kg) in your rear area. 250