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Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011
Driving and Operating 9-27
of the vehicle. This is called
Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR). The GVWR
includes the weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and
cargo.
The Certification/Tire label also
tells you the maximum weights
for the front and rear axles,
called Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). To find out the
actual loads on the front and
rear axles, you need to go to a
weigh station and weigh the
vehicle. Your dealer can help
you with this. Be sure to spread
out the load equally on both
sides of the center line.
Never exceed the GVWR for the
vehicle, or the GAWR for either
the front or rear axle.
And, if you do have a heavy
load, it should be spread out.
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WARNING
In the case of a sudden stop
or collision, things carried in
the bed of your truck could
shift forward and come into
the passenger area, injuring
you and others. If you put
things in the bed of your truck,
you should make sure they
are properly secured.
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WARNING
Do not load the vehicle any
heavier than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR), or either the
maximum front or rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
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WARNING (Continued)
If you do, parts on the vehicle
can break, and it can change
the way the vehicle handles.
These could cause you to
lose control and crash. Also,
overloading can shorten the
life of the vehicle.
The vehicle warranty does not
cover parts or components that
fail because of overloading.
The label will help you decide
how much cargo and installed
equipment the truck can carry.
Using heavier suspension
components to get added
durability might not change your
weight ratings. Ask your dealer
to help you load the vehicle the
right way.