1998 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 203

MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR I A CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier the than GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change theway your vehicle 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 the Certification label, found on the is rear edgeof the driver'sdoor. It tellsyou the gross weight capacityof your vehicle, called the Gross (GVWR). GVWR includes The Vehicle Weight Rating the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel cargo. and Never exceed the GVWR your vehicle, or the Gross for Axle Weight Rating(GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread . -~ NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or of components that fail because overloading. it out. Don't carry more than 176 lbs. (80 kg) in your trunk. If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as fast as the vehicle goes.If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. 4-30