2006 Saab 9-2X Owner's Manual - Page 210

2006 Saab 9-2X Manual

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8-14 Driving tips Model Conditions Maximum total trailer weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 2,000 lbs (906 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Certification label 2,000 lbs (906 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 800273 q Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) MT models When towing a trailer without brakes. When towing a trailer with brakes. AT models When towing a trailer without brakes. When towing a trailer with brakes. When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade continuously for over 5 miles (8 km) with an outside temperature of 104°F (40°C) or above. 800261 Gross Vehicle Weight GVWR is shown on the certification plate located on the driver's side door jamb of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the combined total of the weight of the vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch, trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment installed on your vehicle. Therefore, the GVW changes depending on the situation. Determine the GVW each time before going on a trip by putting your vehicle and trailer on a vehicle scale.

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8-14
Driving tips
±
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR)
Gross Vehicle Weight
The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must
never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR).
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the com-
bined total of the weight of the vehicle,
driver, passengers, luggage, trailer hitch,
trailer tongue load and any other optional
equipment installed on your vehicle.
Therefore, the GVW changes depending
on the situation. Determine the GVW each
time before going on a trip by putting your
vehicle and trailer on a vehicle scale.
Certification label
GVWR is shown on the certification plate
located on the driver’s side door jamb of
your vehicle.
Model
Conditions
Maximum
total trailer
weight
MT models
When towing a
trailer without
brakes.
1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
When towing a
trailer with
brakes.
2,000 lbs
(906 kg)
AT models
When towing a
trailer without
brakes.
1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
When towing a
trailer with
brakes.
2,000 lbs
(906 kg)
When towing a
trailer on a long
uphill grade con-
tinuously for over
5 miles (8 km)
with an outside
temperature of
104
±
F (40
±
C) or
above.
1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
800273
800261