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Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire

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Loading Information label

found on the rear edge of the driver’s door tells you the
proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation
pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you
important information about the number of people that
can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can
carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight
and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all
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installed options.

The other label is the Certification label, found on the
rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you the gross
weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes
the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the 
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the 
front or rear axle.

And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread 
it out. Don’t carry more than 176 lbs. (80 kg) in 
your trunk.