CHEVROLET 2012 Express - Manual (Page 220)

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Express Owner Manual - 2012
9-14 Driving and Operating
Example 3
A. Maximum Vehicle Capacity
Weight for Example 3 =
453 kg (1,000 lbs)
B. Subtract Occupant Weight @
91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 =
453 kg (1,000 lbs)
C. Available Cargo Weight =
0 kg (0 lbs)
Refer to the vehicle tire and
loading information label for
specific information about the
vehicle's capacity weight and
seating positions.
The combined weight of the
driver, passengers, and cargo
should never exceed the
vehicle capacity weight.
Certification/Tire Label
A vehicle specific Certification/
Tire label is found on the rear
edge of the driver door. The
label shows the size of the
vehicle's original tires and the
inflation pressures needed to
obtain the gross weight capacity
of the vehicle.
This is called Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR). The
GVWR includes the weight of
the vehicle, all occupants, fuel,
and cargo.
The Certification/Tire label also
tells you the maximum weights
for the front and rear axles,
called Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR). To find out the actual
loads on the front and rear
axles, you need to go to a weigh
station and weigh the vehicle.
Your dealer can help you with
this. Be sure to spread out the
load equally on both sides of the
centerline.
Never exceed the GVWR for the
vehicle, or the GAWR for either
the front or rear axle.
If there is a heavy load, it should
be spread out.