1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 179

Loading Your Vehicle TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG CTR. FRT. MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE PRESSURE SPEED TIRE SIZE PSI/KPa RTG FRT. RR. SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSIi28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL IN FORMATION f MFDBYGENERALMOTORSCORP DATE GAWR GVWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT O N THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. \ Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The Tire-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 nonfactory-installed options. The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver's door. It tells you thegross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of thevehicle, 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 132 lbs. (60 kg) in your trunk. 4-31