1 (First)
Use 1 (Low) to provide maximum
engine braking on steep
downgrades. Upshifts can be made
by shifting to 2 (Second) or to
(Overdrive). Selecting 1 (Low)
at higher speeds causes the
transmission to shift to a lower
gear, and will shift to 1 (Low) after
vehicle decelerates to the proper
speed.
VEHICLE LOADING
Before loading a vehicle, familiarize
yourself with the following terms:
•
Base Curb Weight
: Weight of
the vehicle including any
standard equipment, fluids,
lubricants, etc. It does not
include passengers or
aftermarket equipment.
•
Payload
: Combined maximum
allowable weight of cargo,
passengers and optional
equipment. The payload equals
the gross vehicle weight rating
minus base curb weight.
•
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
:
Base curb weight plus payload
weight. The GVW is not a limit
or a specification.
•
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
: Maximum total weight
of the base vehicle, passengers,
optional equipment and cargo.
The GVWR is specific to each
vehicle and is listed on the
Safety Compliance Label on the
driver’s door pillar.
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