Suzuki 2008 Reno User Manual

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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE

85Z14-03E

and shift to NEUTRAL (N). See “Shift-
ing Out of Park (P)” in Section 2.

5) Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-

ahead position with a clamping device
designed for towing.

6) Release the parking brake.

Loading Your Vehicle

It is very important to know how much
weight your vehicle can carry. The load
capacities of your vehicle are indicated by
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR,
front and rear), the total load capacity, the
seating capacity, and the cargo load
capacity. The GVWR and GAWR (front and
rear) are listed on the Safety Certification
Label which is located below the driver’s
side door latch striker. The total load
capacity and seating capacity are listed on
the Tire and Loading Information Label
which is located on the center pillar, near
the driver’s door latch.

The Tire and Loading Information label
also gives you the size and recommended
inflation pressure for the factory installed,
original equipment tires on your vehicle.
For more information on tires and inflation,
see “Tires” in section 5.

Tire and Loading Information Label

Certification Label

The cargo load capacity can be deter-
mined as described below.

Cargo Load Capacity – Maximum weight
of cargo and luggage that the vehicle can

safely carry. Cargo load capacity is the dif-
ference between the total load capacity of
the vehicle and the total combined weight
of all vehicle occupants. Refer to “Steps for
Determining Correct Load Limit” for details
on how to determine cargo load capacity.

GVWR – Maximum permissible overall
weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including
all the occupants, accessories and cargo
plus the trailer tongue weight if towing a
trailer).

GAWR – (Front and Rear) Maximum per-
missible weight on an individual axle.

Seating Capacity – Maximum number of
occupants the vehicle is designed to carry.

NOTE:
Even though the number of occupants is
within the seating capacity, you still must
make sure that you do not exceed the total
load capacity of the vehicle.

Total Load Capacity – Maximum permissi-
ble weight a vehicle can carry including the
weight of all the occupants, accessories
and cargo.

The weight of any accessories already
installed on your vehicle at the time of pur-
chase, or that you or the dealer install after
purchase, must be subtracted from the
total load capacity to determine how much
capacity remains available for occupants
and cargo. Contact your SUZUKI dealer for
further information.

J7U4001A

TIRE

SIZE COLD TIRE PRESSURE

FRONT

REAR

SPARE

The combined weight of occupants and carge should never exceed Kg or

lbs

Towing:

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