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 GCW 
    GCW (Gross Combination Weight)  is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW).
  
    GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)  is the maximum allowable weight of the 
vehicle - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can handle without risking 
damage.  The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. 
  
  WARNING 
  Never Exceed GVWR or GAWR Specifi cations:
  Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specifi  ed on the certifi  cation label is dangerous. 
Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or 
damage to the vehicle.
  Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals 
because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires 
with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.
  Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specifi  ed on the certifi  cation label.
   
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 Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit-  
(1)     Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 
XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
(2)     Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your 
vehicle.
(3)     Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4)      The  resulting  ¿ gure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For 
example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be  ¿ ve 150 lb passengers 
in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. 
(1400 - 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5)     Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That 
weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in 
Step 4.
(6)     If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your 
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and 
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
    
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