GMC 2012 Sierra User Manual

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GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2012 - CRC - 11/15/11

Driving and Operating

9-17

WARNING (Continued)

vehicle handles. This could
cause loss of control and a
crash. Overloading can also
shorten the life of the vehicle.

Tire and Loading Information
Label

Label Example

A vehicle specific Tire and
Loading Information label is
attached to the center pillar
(B-pillar). With the driver door

open, you will find the label
attached below the door lock
post (striker). The tire and
loading information label shows
the number of occupant seating
positions (A), and the maximum
vehicle capacity weight (B) in
kilograms and pounds.

The Tire and Loading
Information label also shows the
size of the original equipment
tires (C) and the recommended
cold tire inflation pressures (D).
For more information on tires
and inflation see Tires on
page 10‑50
and Tire Pressure
on page 10‑58
.

There is also important loading
information on the vehicle
Certification/Tire label. It tells
you the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) and the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for

the front and rear axles. See
“Certification/Tire Label” later in
this section.

Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit

1.

Locate the statement
“The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs” on your vehicle's
placard.

2.

Determine the combined
weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle.

3.

Subtract the combined
weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.

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