KIA Magentis (2010 year). Manual — part 14
Driving your vehicle
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
WARNING
High speed travel consumes more fuel
•
Underinflated or overinflated
than urban motoring. Do not forget to
tires can cause poor handling,
check both engine coolant and engine
loss of vehicle control, and sud-
oil.
den tire failure leading to acci-
dents, injuries, and even death.
Drive belt
Always check tires for proper
A loose or damaged drive belt may result
inflation before driving. For prop-
in overheating of the engine.
er tire pressures, refer to “Tires
and wheels” in section 8.
•
Driving on tires with no or insuffi-
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cient tread is dangerous. Worn-
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out tires can result in loss of
Highway driving
vehicle control, collisions, injury,
and even death. Worn-out tires
Tires
should be replaced as soon as
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to
possible and should never be
specification. Low tire inflation pressures
used for driving. Always check
will result in overheating and possible
the tire tread before driving your
failure of the tires.
car. For further information and
Avoid using worn or damaged tires which
tread limits, refer to “Tires and
may result in reduced traction or tire fail-
wheels” in section 7.
ure.
✽ NOTICE
Never exceed the maximum tire inflation
pressure shown on the tires.
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Driving your vehicle
WINTER DRIVING
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Snowy or icy conditions
Snow tires
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may
If you mount snow tires on your vehicle,
be necessary to use snow tires or to
make sure they are radial tires of the
install tire chains on your tires. If snow
same size and load range as the original
tires are needed, it is necessary to select
tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels
tires equivalent in size and type of the
to balance your vehicle’s handling in all
original equipment tires. Failure to do so
weather conditions. Keep in mind that the
may adversely affect the safety and han-
traction provided by snow tires on dry
dling of your car. Furthermore, speeding,
roads may not be as high as your vehi-
rapid acceleration, sudden brake appli-
cle's original equipment tires. You should
cations, and sharp turns are potentially
drive cautiously even when the roads are
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very hazardous practices.
clear. Check with the tire dealer for max-
During deceleration, use engine braking
imum speed recommendations.
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to the fullest extent. Sudden brake appli-
More severe weather conditions of winter
cations on snowy or icy roads may cause
result in greater wear and other prob-
skids to occur. You need to keep suffi-
WARNING - Snow tire size
lems. To minimize winter driving problem,
cient distance between the vehicle in
Snow tires should be equivalent in
you should follow these suggestions:
operation in front and your vehicle. Also,
size and type to the vehicle's stan-
apply the brake gently.
dard tires. Otherwise, the safety
and handling of your vehicle may
be adversely affected.
Do not install studded tires without first
checking local, state and municipal regu-
lations for possible restrictions against
their use.
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Driving your vehicle
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Use high quality ethylene glycol
Change to "winter weight" oil if
To keep locks from freezing
coolant
necessary
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt an
Your vehicle is delivered with high quality
In some climates it is recommended that
approved de-icer fluid or glycerine into
ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be
the key opening. If a lock is covered with
system. It is the only type of coolant that
used during cold weather. See section 8
ice, squirt it with an approved de-icing
should be used because it helps prevent
for recommendations. If you aren't sure
fluid to remove the ice. If the lock is
corrosion in the cooling system, lubri-
what weight oil you should use, consult
frozen internally, you may be able to thaw
cates the water pump and prevents
an authorized KIA dealer.
it out by using a heated key. Handle the
freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish
heated key with care to avoid injury.
your coolant in accordance with the
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maintenance schedule in section
7.
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Check spark plugs and ignition
Before winter, have your coolant tested to
system
Use approved window washer
assure that its freezing point is sufficient
anti-freeze in system
for the temperatures anticipated during
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
the winter.
section 7 and replace them if necessary.
To keep the water in the window washer
Also check all ignition wiring and compo-
system from freezing, add an approved
nents to be sure they are not cracked,
window washer anti-freeze solution in
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worn or damaged in any way.
accordance with instructions on the con-
Check battery and cables
tainer. Window washer anti-freeze is
Winter puts additional burdens on the
available from an authorized KIA dealer
battery system. Visually inspect the bat-
and most auto parts outlets. Do not use
tery and cables as described in section
engine coolant or other types of anti-
7. The level of charge in your battery can
freeze as these may damage the paint
be checked by an authorized KIA dealer
finish.
or a service station.
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Driving your vehicle
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Don't let your parking brake
Carry emergency equipment
freeze
Depending on the severity of the weath-
Under some conditions your parking
er where you drive your car, you should
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
carry appropriate emergency equipment.
This is most likely to happen when there
Some of the items you may want to carry
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
include tow straps or chains, flashlight,
or near the rear brakes or if the brakes
emergency flares, sand, a shovel, jumper
are wet. If there is a risk the parking
cables, a window scraper, gloves, ground
brake may freeze, apply it only temporar-
cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
ily while you put the gear selector lever in
P (automatic transaxle) or in first or
reverse gear
(manual transaxle) and
block the rear wheels so the car cannot
roll. Then release the parking brake.
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Don't let ice and snow accumu-
late underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and inter-
fere with the steering. When driving in
severe winter conditions where this may
happen, you should periodically check
underneath the car to be sure the move-
ment of the front wheels and the steering
components is not obstructed.
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TRAILER TOWING
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Remember that trailering is different than
If you are considering towing with with
WARNING - Weight limits
just driving your vehicle by itself.
your car, you should first check with your
Trailering means changes in handling,
Before towing, make sure the total
country’s Department of Motor Vehicles
durability, and fuel economy. Successful,
trailer weight, gross combination
to determine their legal requirements.
weight, gross vehicle weight, gross
safe trailering requires correct equip-
Since laws vary from province to
axle weight and trailer tongue load
ment, and it has to be used properly.
province the requirements for towing
are all within the limits.
trailers, cars, or other types of vehicles or
This section contains many time-tested,
apparatus may differ. Ask an authorized
important trailering tips and safety rules.
KIA dealer for further details before tow-
Many of these are important for your
ing.
CAUTION
safety and that of your passengers.
Pulling a trailer improperly can
Please read this section carefully before
damage your vehicle and result in
you pull a trailer.
WARNING - Towing a trail-
costly repairs not covered by your
er
warranty. To pull a trailer correctly,
Load-pulling components such as the
If you don't use the correct equip-
follow the advice in this section.
engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and
ment and drive improperly, you can
tires are forced to work harder against
lose control when you pull a trailer.
the load of the added weight. The engine
For example, if the trailer is too
Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify
is required to operate at relatively higher
heavy, the brakes may not work
what the vehicle trailering capacity is for
speeds and under greater loads. This
well - or even at all. You and your
your vehicle, you should read the infor-
additional burden generates extra heat.
passengers could be seriously or
mation in
“Weight of the trailer” that
The trailer also adds considerably to
fatally injured. Pull a trailer only if
appears later in this section.
wind resistance, increasing the pulling
you have followed all the steps in
requirements.
this section.
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Hitches
Safety chains
Trailer brakes
It's important to have the correct hitch
You should always attach chains
If your trailer is equipped with a braking
equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks
between your vehicle and your trailer.
system, make sure it conforms to federal
going by, and rough roads are a few rea-
Cross the safety chains under the tongue
and/or local regulations and that it is
sons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here
of the trailer so that the tongue will not
properly installed and operating correctly.
are some rules to follow:
drop to the road if it becomes separated
If your trailer weighs more than the max-
•
Will you have to make any holes in the
from the hitch.
imum trailer weight without trailer brakes
body of your vehicle when you install a
Instructions about safety chains may be
loaded, then it needs its own brakes and
trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to
provided by the hitch manufacturer or by
they must be adequate. Be sure to read
seal the holes later when you remove
the trailer manufacturer. Follow the man-
and follow the instructions for the trailer
the hitch.
ufacturer’s recommendation for attaching
brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust
If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon
safety chains. Always leave just enough
and maintain them properly.
monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can
slack so you can turn with your trailer.
• Don’t tap into your vehicle's brake sys-
get into your vehicle, as well as dirt and
And, never allow safety chains to drag on
tem.
water.
the ground.
•
The bumpers on your vehicle are not
WARNING - Trailer brakes
intended for hitches. Do not attach
Do not use a trailer with its own
rental hitches or other bumper-type
brakes unless you are absolutely
hitches to them. Use only a frame-
certain that you have properly set
mounted hitch that does not attach to
up the brake system. This is not a
the bumper.
task for amateurs. Use an experi-
•
KIA trailer hitch accessory is available
enced, competent trailer shop for
at an authorized KIA dealer.
this work.
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Driving with a trailer
Following distance
Making turns
Towing a trailer requires a certain
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehi-
When you’re turning with a trailer, make
amount of experience. Before setting out
cle ahead as you would when driving
wider turns than normal. Do this so your
for the open road, you must get to know
your vehicle without a trailer. This can
trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,
your trailer. Acquaint yourself with the
help you avoid situations that require
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
feel of handling and braking with the
heavy braking and sudden turns.
jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
added weight of the trailer. And always
in advance.
keep in mind that the vehicle you are
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driving is now a good deal longer and not
Passing
nearly so responsive as your vehicle is
Turn signals when towing a trailer
You’ll need more passing distance up
by itself.
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,
Before you start, check the trailer hitch
to have a different turn signal flasher and
because of the increased vehicle length,
and platform, safety chains, electrical
extra wiring. The green arrows on your
you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
connector(s), lights, tires and mirror
instrument panel will flash whenever you
passed vehicle before you can return to
adjustment. If the trailer has electric
signal a turn or lane change. Properly
your lane.
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer mov-
connected, the trailer lights will also flash
ing and then apply the trailer brake con-
to alert other drivers you’re about to turn,
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troller by hand to be sure the brakes are
change lanes, or stop.
Backing up
working. This lets you check your electri-
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
cal connection at the same time.
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
on your instrument panel will flash for
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are
During your trip, check occasionally to be
to the left, just move your hand to the left.
burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
sure that the load is secure, and that the
lights and trailer brakes are still working.
To move the trailer to the right, move your
behind you are seeing your signals
hand to the right. Always back up slowly
when, in fact, they are not. It’s important
and, if possible, have someone guide
to check occasionally to be sure the trail-
you.
er bulbs are still working. You must also
check the lights every time you discon-
nect and then reconnect the wires.
Do not connect a trailer lighting system
directly to your vehicle’s lighting system.
Use only an approved trailer wiring har-
ness.
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An authorized KIA dealer can assist you
in installing the wiring harness.
CAUTION
WARNING - Parking on a
•
When towing a trailer on steep
hill.
grades
(in excess of
6%) pay
Parking your vehicle on a hill with a
WARNING
close attention to the engine
trailer attached could cause seri-
Failure to use an approved trailer
coolant temperature gauge to
ous injury or death, should the trail-
wiring harness could result in dam-
ensure the engine does not over-
er break loose.
age to the vehicle electrical system
heat. If the needle of the coolant
and/or personal injury.
temperature gauge moves across
the dial towards “H” (HOT), pull
However, if you ever have to park your
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over and stop as soon as it is safe
trailer on a hill, here's how to do it:
Driving on grades
to do so, and allow the engine to
1. Pull the vehicle into the parking space.
idle until it cools down. You may
Turn the steering wheel in the direction
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear
proceed once the engine has
of the curb (right if headed down hill,
before you start down a long or steep
cooled sufficiently.
left if headed up hill).
downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you
might have to use your brakes so much
•
You must decide driving speed
2. If the vehicle has a manual transaxle,
that they would get hot and no longer
depending on trailer weight and
place the car in neutral. If the vehicle
operate efficiently.
uphill grade to reduce the possi-
has an automatic transaxle, place the
bility of engine and transaxle
car in P (Park).
On a long uphill grade, shift down and
overheating.
reduce your speed to around 70 km/h (45
3. Set the parking brake and shut off the
mph) to reduce the possibility of engine
vehicle.
and transaxle overheating.
4. Place chocks under the trailer wheels
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If your trailer weighs more than the max-
on the down hill side of the wheels.
Parking on hills
imum trailer weight without trailer brakes
5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes, shift
Generally, if you have a trailer attached to
and you have an automatic transaxle,
to neutral, release the parking brake
your vehicle, you should not park your
you should drive in D (Drive) when tow-
and slowly release the brakes until the
vehicle on a hill. People can be seriously
ing a trailer.
trailer chocks absorb the load.
or fatally injured, and both your vehicle
Operating your vehicle in D (Drive) when
6. Reapply the brakes, reapply the park-
and the trailer can be damaged if unex-
towing a trailer will minimize heat build up
ing brake and shift the vehicle to R
pectedly roll down hill.
and extend the life of your transaxle.
(Reverse) for manual transaxle or P
(Park) automatic transaxle.
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7. Shut off the vehicle and release the
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vehicle brakes but leave the parking
Maintenance when trailer towing
CAUTION
brake set.
•
Due to higher load during trailer
Your vehicle will need service more often
usage, overheating might occur
when you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular atten-
in hot days or during uphill driv-
WARNING - Parking brake
tion to include engine oil, automatic
ing. If the coolant gauge indicates
It can be dangerous to get out of
over-heating, switch off the A/C
transaxle fluid, axle lubricant and cooling
your vehicle if the parking brake is
and stop the vehicle in a safe area
system fluid. Brake condition is another
not firmly set.
to cool down the engine.
important item to frequently check. Each
If you have left the engine running,
item is covered in this manual, and the
•
When towing check transaxle
the vehicle can move suddenly. You
Index will help you find them quickly. If
fluid more frequently.
or others could be seriously or
you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review
•
If your vehicle is not equipped
fatally injured.
these sections before you start your trip.
with the air conditioner, you
Don’t forget to also maintain your trailer
should install a condenser fan to
When you are ready to leave after park-
and hitch. Follow the maintenance
improve engine performance
ing on a hill
when towing a trailer.
schedule that accompanied your trailer
1. With the automatic transaxle in P
and check it periodically. Preferably, con-
(Park), apply your brakes and hold the
duct the check at the start of each day’s
brake pedal down while you:
driving. Most importantly, all hitch nuts
• Start your engine;
and bolts should be tight.
• Shift into gear; and
• Release the parking brake.
2. Slowly remove your foot from the
brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of
the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and
store the chocks.
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kg (lbs.)
If you do decide to pull a trailer
Engine
2.4 Engine
2.7 Engine
Here are some important points if you
decide to pull a trailer:
Item
MT*1
AT*2
AT*2
•
Consider using a sway control. You can
Maximum trailer
Without trailer brakes
454 (1000)
*3
454 (1000)
ask a hitch dealer about sway control.
•
Do not do any towing with your car dur-
weight
With trailer brakes
907 (2000)
*3
907 (2000)
ing its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in
Maximum permissible static vertical
order to allow the engine to properly
80 (176)
*3
80 (176)
break in. Failure to heed this caution
load on the coupling device
may result in serious engine or
*1 MT : Manual transaxle
transaxle damage.
*2 AT : Automatic transaxle
•
When towing a trailer, be sure to con-
*3 :Do not use this vehicle for trailer towing.
sult an authorized KIA dealer for fur-
ther information on additional require-
ments such as a towing kit, etc.
•
Always drive your vehicle at a moder-
ate speed (less than 100 km/h / 60
mph).
•
On a long uphill grade, do not exceed
70 km/h (45 mph) or the posted towing
speed limit, whichever is lower.
•
The chart contains important consider-
ations that have to do with weight:
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The trailer tongue should weigh a maxi-
mum of 10% of the total loaded trailer
weight, within the limits of the maximum
trailer tongue load permissible. After
you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trail-
er and then the tongue, separately, to
see if the weights are proper. If they
aren’t, you may be able to correct them
simply by moving some items around in
the trailer.
Tongue Load
Total Trailer Weight
Gross Axle Weight
Gross Vehicle Weight
WARNING - Trailer
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Never load a trailer with more
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weight in the rear than in the
Weight of the trailer
Weight of the trailer tongue
front. The front should be loaded
How heavy can a trailer safely be? It
The tongue load of any trailer is an
with approximately
60% of the
should never weigh more than the maxi-
important weight to measure because it
total trailer load; the rear should
mum trailer weight with trailer brakes. But
affects the total gross vehicle weight
be loaded with approximately 40%
even that can be too heavy.
(GVW) of your vehicle. This weight
of the total trailer load.
It depends on how you plan to use your
includes the curb weight of the vehicle,
•
Never exceed the maximum
trailer. For example, speed, altitude, road
any cargo you may carry in it, and the
weight limits of the trailer or trail-
grades, outside temperature and how
people who will be riding in the vehicle.
er towing equipment. Improper
often your vehicle is used to pull a trailer
And if you will tow a trailer, you must add
loading can result in damage to
are all important. The ideal trailer weight
the tongue load to the GVW because
your vehicle and/or personal
can also depend on any special equip-
your vehicle will also be carrying that
injury. Check weights and loading
ment that you have on your vehicle.
weight.
at a commercial scale or highway
patrol office equipped with scales.
•
An improperly loaded trailer can
cause loss of vehicle control.
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VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT
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Tire and loading information label
Seating capacity:
Total : 5 persons
The label located on the driver's door
sill gives the original tire size, cold
(Front seat : 2 persons,
Rear seat : 3 persons)
tire pressures recommended for your
vehicle, the number of people that
Seating capacity is the maximum
can be in your vehicle and vehicle
number of occupants including a
capacity weight.
driver, your vehicle may carry.
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However, the seating capacity may
Vehicle capacity weight:
be reduced based upon the weight of
all of the occupants, and the weight
385 kg (849 lbs.)
of the cargo being carried.
Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-
Do not overload the vehicle as there
mum combined weight of occupants
is a limit to the total weight, or load
and cargo.
limit including occupants and cargo,
the vehicle can carry.
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5. Determine the combined weight of
Cargo capacity:
Steps for determining correct load
luggage and cargo being loaded
The cargo capacity of your vehicle
limit
on the vehicle. That weight may
will increase or decrease depending
1. Locate the statement "The com-
not safely exceed the available
on the weight and the number of
bined weight of occupants and
cargo and luggage load capacity
occupants.
cargo should never exceed XXX
calculated in Step 4.
kg or XXX lbs.'' on your vehicle's
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trail-
placard.
er, load from your trailer will be
2. Determine the combined weight of
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
the driver and passengers that will
this manual to determine how this
be riding in your vehicle.
reduces the available cargo and
3. Subtract the combined weight of
luggage load capacity of your
the driver and passengers from
vehicle.
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity. For example, if
the "XXX" amount equals 635 kg
(1400 lbs.), and there will be five
68 kg (150 lbs.) passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load
capacity is 295 kg (650 lbs.).
(635-340 (5 x
68)
= 295 kg or
1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
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Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
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Item
Description
Total
Item
Description
Total
Item
Description
Total
Vehicle Capacity
635 kg
Vehicle Capacity
635 kg
Vehicle Capacity
635 kg
A
A
A
Weight
(1400 lbs)
Weight
(1400 lbs)
Weight
(1400 lbs)
Subtract Occupant
Subtract Occupant
Subtract Occupant
136 kg
340 kg
390 kg
B
Weight
B
Weight
B
Weight
(300 lbs)
(750 lbs)
(860 lbs)
68 kg (150 lbs) × 2
68 kg (150 lbs) × 5
172 lbs (78 kg) × 5
Available Cargo and
499 kg
Available Cargo and
295 kg
Available Cargo and
245 kg
C
C
C
Luggage weight
(1100 lbs)
Luggage weight
(650 lbs)
Luggage weight
(540 lbs)
Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight
and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's
capacity weight.
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The label will help you decide how
Certification label
WARNING - Over loading
much cargo and installed equipment
The certification label is located on
•
Never exceed the GVWR for
your vehicle can carry.
the driver's door sill at the center pil-
your vehicle, the GAWR for
lar.
either the front or rear axle
If you carry items inside your vehicle
and vehicle capacity weight.
This label shows the maximum
- like suitcases, tools, packages, or
Exceeding these ratings can
allowable weight of the fully loaded
anything else - they are moving as
cause an accident or vehicle
vehicle. This is called the GVWR
fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop
damage. You can calculate the
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash,
weight of your load by weigh-
GVWR includes the weight of the
the items will keep going and can
ing the items
(or people)
vehicle, all occupants, fuel and
cause an injury if they strike the driv-
before putting them in the
cargo.
er or a passenger.
vehicle. Be careful not to over-
This label also tells you the maxi-
load your vehicle.
mum weight that can be supported
•
Do not load your vehicle any
by the front and rear axles, called
heavier than the GVWR, either
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
the maximum front or rear
To find out the actual loads on your
GAWR and vehicle capacity
front and rear axles, you need to go
weight. If you do, parts,
to a weigh station and weigh your
including tires on your vehicle
vehicle.Your dealer can help you with
can break, and it can change
this. Be sure to spread out your load
the way your vehicle handles
equally on both sides of the center-
and braking ability. This could
line.
cause you to lose control and
crash. Also, overloading can
shorten the life of your vehi-
cle.
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WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING - Loose cargo
•
Overloading your vehicle can
•
Overloading your vehicle may
Items you carry inside your
cause heat buildup in your
cause damage. Repairs would
vehicle can strike and injure
vehicle's tires and possible
not be covered by your warran-
occupants in a sudden stop or
tire failure that could lead to a
ty. Do not overload your vehicle.
turn, or in a crash.
crash.
•
Using heavier suspension com-
• Put items in the cargo area of
•
Overloading your vehicle can
ponents to get added durability
your vehicle. Try to spread the
cause increased stopping dis-
might not change your weight
weight evenly.
tances that could lead to a
ratings. Ask your dealer to help
• Never stack items, like suit-
crash.
you load your vehicle the right
cases, inside the vehicle
way.
•
A crash resulting from poor
above the tops of the seats.
handling, vehicle damage, tire
• Do not leave an unsecured
failure, or increased stopping
child restraint in your vehicle.
distances could result in seri-
• When you carry something
ous injury or death.
inside the vehicle, secure it.
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Driving your vehicle
VEHICLE WEIGHT
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Cargo weight
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)
This section will guide you in the proper
loading of your vehicle, to keep your
This figure includes all weight added to
This is the maximum allowable weight of
loaded vehicle weight within its design
the Base Curb Weight, including cargo
the fully loaded vehicle
(including all
rating capability. Properly loading your
and optional equipment.
options, equipment, passengers and
vehicle will provide maximum return of
cargo). The GVWR is shown on the cer-
the vehicle design performance. Before
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loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself
door sill.
GAW (Gross axle weight)
with the following terms for determining
This is the total weight placed on each
your vehicle's weight ratings, from the
axle (front and rear) - including vehicle
vehicle's specifications and the certifica-
curb weight and all payload.
tion label:
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GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
Base curb weight
This is the maximum allowable weight
This is the weight of the vehicle including
that can be carried by a single axle (front
a full tank of fuel and all standard equip-
or rear). These numbers are shown on
ment. It does not include passengers,
the certification label.
cargo, or optional equipment.
The total load on each axle must never
exceed its GAWR.
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Vehicle curb weight
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This is the weight of your new vehicle
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
when you picked it up from your dealer
plus any aftermarket equipment.
This is the Base Curb Weight plus actual
Cargo Weight plus passengers.
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