Pontiac 2008 Wave, Owner'S Manual

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Loading Your Vehicle
It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle
can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity
weight or maximum load amount and includes the weight
of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed
options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much
weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading
Information label and the Certification label.
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CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),
or either the maximum front or rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do,
parts on your vehicle can break, and it
can change the way your vehicle handles.
These could cause you to lose control
and crash. Also, overloading can shorten
the life of your vehicle.
Tire and Loading Information Label
A vehicle specific tire and loading information label is
attached to the driver’s side, center pillar (B-pillar).
This label shows the vehicle’s maximum load amount,
the number of occupant seating positions, the original
equipment tires, and the recommended cold tire inflation
pressure. For more information on tires and inflation
see Tires on page 5-54 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-61.
Label Example
4-18