Vehicle Loading Limit

Two labels on the driver's door pillar show how much weight your vehicle is designed to carry: the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification label.

Before loading the vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms to determine your vehicle's weight ratings, based on the vehicle specifications and the Certification label:

Base Curb Weight

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

Vehicle Curb Weight

This is the weight of your new vehicle when you took delivery from your dealer, plus any aftermarket equipment.

Cargo Weight

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

GAW (Gross Axle Weight)

This is the total weight on each axle (front and rear), including the vehicle curb weight and all payload.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

This is the maximum permissible weight that may be carried on one axle (front or rear). These figures are shown on the Certification label. The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR.

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

This is the base curb weight plus the actual cargo weight plus passengers.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

This is the maximum permissible weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers, and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the Certification label located on the driver's door pillar.