Nissan Sunny Sentra N16 owners manual page 217

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VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION maximum total weight (load) limit speci-re-weigh your vehicle to determine if WARNING fied for the vehicle. either GVWR or GAWR for your vehicle ● It is extremely dangerous to ride in a is exceeded. If GVWR is exceeded, re- cargo area inside the vehicle. In a● GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) -move cargo as necessary. If either the collision, people riding in these ar-maximumweight(load)limit specified forfront or rear GAWR is exceeded, shift the eas are more likely to be seriouslythe front or rear axle.load or remove cargo as necessary. injured or killed. DETERMINING VEHICLE LOAD LOADING TIPS ● Do not allow people to ride in anyCAPACITY area of the vehicle that is not ● The GVW must not exceed GVWR or equipped with seats and seat belts.The load capacity of this vehicle is deter-GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.S.S. ● Besureeveryoneinthevehicleisinamined by weight, not by available cargoCertification Label. seat with their seat belt properly fas-space. For example, a luggage rack, bike● Donotloadthefront and rear axle to the tened. carrier, cartop carrier or similar equipmentGAWR.DoingsowillexceedtheGVWR. doesnotincreasetheloadcarryingcapacity TERMS of your vehicle. WARNING It is important to familiarize yourself with theTo determine vehicle load capacity:● Properly secure all cargo to help following terms before loading your vehicle:Vehicle weight can be determined by usingpreventitfromslidingorshifting.Do a commercial-grade scale, found at placesnotplacecargohigherthantheseat- ● Curb Weight (actual weight of your ve-such as a truck stop, gravel quarry, grainbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, hicle) - vehicle weight including: standardelevator, or a scrap metal recycling facility.unsecured cargo could cause per- and optional equipment, fluids, emer- sonal injury. gency tools, and spare tire assembly.1) Determine the curb weight of your ve-● Donotloadyourvehicleanyheavier This weight does not include passen-hicle. than the GVWR or the maximum gers and cargo. 2) Compare the curb weight amount to thefront and rear GAWRs. If you do, ● GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curbGVWR specified for your vehicle to de-parts of your vehicle can break, tire weight plus the combined weight of pas-termine how much more weight yourdamage could occur, or it can sengers and cargo. vehicle can carry. changethe way your vehicle ● GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) -3) After loading (cargo and passengers),handles. This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury. 9-14 Technical and consumer information ZX

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