Driving your vehicle, Vehicle weight – KIA Magentis 2010 User Manual

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Driving your vehicle

E160000ABH

This section will guide you in the proper
loading of your vehicle, to keep your
loaded vehicle weight within its design
rating capability. Properly loading your
vehicle will provide maximum return of
the vehicle design performance. Before
loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself
with the following terms for determining
your vehicle's weight ratings, from the
vehicle's specifications and the certifica-
tion label:

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Base curb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle including
a full tank of fuel and all standard equip-
ment. It does not include passengers,
cargo, or optional equipment.

E160200AUN

Vehicle curb weight
This is the weight of your new vehicle
when you picked it up from your dealer
plus any aftermarket equipment.

E160300AUN

Cargo weight
This figure includes all weight added to
the Base Curb Weight, including cargo
and optional equipment.

E160400AUN

GAW (Gross axle weight)
This is the total weight placed on each
axle (front and rear) - including vehicle
curb weight and all payload.

E160500AUN

GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight
that can be carried by a single axle (front
or rear). These numbers are shown on
the certification label.
The total load on each axle must never
exceed its GAWR.

E160600AUN

GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
This is the Base Curb Weight plus actual
Cargo Weight plus passengers.

E160700AUN-EU

GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight of
the fully loaded vehicle (including all
options, equipment, passengers and
cargo). The GVWR is shown on the cer-
tification label located on the driver’s
door sill.

VEHICLE WEIGHT

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