START-UP 1 on to the vehicle and their designed specifications. (Axle weight ratings are listed on the driver's door edge.) Load Distribution: be sure any load you carry is distributed so that no axle has to support more than its GAWR. WARNING! An unevenly distributed load or a load too heavy over one axle can affect the braking and handling of your vehi cle, which could result in an accident. Even if your load is under the legal limits, be sure it is distributed evenly. Failure to comply may result in death, personal injury, equipment or property damage. The following are some definitions of weight you should know: GVWR: is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
This is the MAXIMUM WEIGHT your vehicle is allowed to carry, including the weight of the empty vehicle, loading platform, occupants, fuel, and any load. Never exceed the GVWR of your vehicle. GCW: is the actual combined weight, or Gross Combination Weight (GCW), of your vehicle and its load: vehicle, plus trailer(s), plus cargo. GAWR: is the Gross Axle Weight Rating. This is the total weight that one axle is designed to transmit to the ground. You will find this number listed on the driver's door edge. (04/13) Y53-1200-1B1 1-35