2009 Pontiac Vibe Owner's Manual - Page 164

8-32 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information Label positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. This weight includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires (C), and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 9-41 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 9-47. There is also important loading information on the Certification label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle. See "Certification Label" later in this section. Loading the Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. Two labels on the vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification label. { CAUTION Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on the vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of the vehicle. Label Example A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's door open you will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating