Black plate (15,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2010Driving and Operating 8-15inflation pressures needed toobtain the gross weight capacityof the vehicle. This is calledGross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR). The GVWR includesthe weight of the vehicle, alloccupants, fuel, and cargo.The Certification/Tire label alsotells you the maximum weightsfor the front and rear axles,called Gross Axle Weight Rating(GAWR). To find out the actualloads on the front and rearaxles, you need to go to a weighstation and weigh the vehicle.Your dealer can help you withthis. Be sure to spread out theload equally on both sides of thecenter line.Never exceed the GVWR for thevehicle, or the GAWR for eitherthe front or rear axle.If the vehicle is carrying a heavyload, it should be spread out.See “Steps for DeterminingCorrect Load Limit” earlier in thissection.{ WARNINGDo not load the vehicle anyheavier than the GrossVehicle Weight Rating(GVWR), or either themaximum front or rear GrossAxle Weight Rating (GAWR).If you do, parts on the vehiclecan break, and it can changethe way the vehicle handles.These could cause you to losecontrol and crash. Also,overloading can shorten thelife of the vehicle.Your warranty does not coverparts or components that failbecause of overloading.
