GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
– is the total weight placed on each axle
(front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
– is the maximum allowable
weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear).
These
numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label.
The label shall be affixed to either the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch post,
next to the driver’s seating position. The total load on each axle
must never exceed its GAWR.
Note:
For trailer towing information refer to
Trailer towing
found in
this chapter or the
RV and Trailer Towing Guide
provided by your
authorized dealer.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
– is the Vehicle Curb cargo +
passengers.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
– is the maximum allowable
weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment,
passengers and cargo).
The GVWR is shown on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label. The label shall be affixed to
either the door hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that
meets the door-latch post, next to the driver’s seating position.
The GVW must never exceed the GVWR.
250
Load Carrying
2014 MKT
(mkt)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, December 2013
USA
(fus)
