The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, alloccupants, fuel, and cargo. The Certificationlabel also shows the maximum weights for thefront and rear axles, called the Gross Axle WeightRating (GAWR). Never exceed the GVWR orthe GAWR for either the front or rear axle.{CAUTION:Do not load your vehicle any heavier thanthe Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),or either the maximum front or rear GrossAxle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do,parts on your vehicle can break, and itcan change the way your vehicle handles.These could cause you to lose controland crash. Also, overloading can shortenthe life of your vehicle.Notice: Overloading your vehicle may causedamage. Repairs would not be covered by yourwarranty. Do not overload your vehicle.If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases,tools, packages, or anything else, they will goas fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop orturn quickly, or if there is a crash, they willkeep going.{CAUTION:Things you put inside your vehicle canstrike and injure people in a sudden stopor turn, or in a crash.• Put things in the trunk of your vehicle.In a trunk, put them as far forward asyou can. Try to spread the weightevenly.• Never stack heavier things, likesuitcases, inside the vehicle so thatsome of them are above the tops ofthe seats.• Do not leave an unsecured childrestraint in your vehicle.• When you carry something inside thevehicle, secure it whenever you can.• Do not leave a seat folded down unlessyou need to.354
