Vehicle Certification Label
The vehicle certification label is located on the driver door and displays the following assessments:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), front and rear
The gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the weight of the vehicle and everything it carries. The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Include the following items when figuring the GVW:
Tire Placard
The tire placard label is located on the driver door and displays the following assessments:
Service Parts ID Label
The vehicle service parts identification label is located in the rear compartment under the spare tire cover. The label is use to help identify the vehicle original parts and options.
Anti-Theft Label
Labels are permanently affixed to an interior surface of the part. The label on the replacement part contains the letter R, the manufacturer's logo, and the DOT symbol.
The anti-theft label must be covered before any painting, rustproofing procedures, and uncovered after the procedures.
Failure to follow the precautionary steps may result in liability for violation of the Federal Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard and possible suspicion to the owner that the part was stolen.
RPO Code List (GME)
The following table provides the description of the Regular Production Option (RPO) codes that are available on the vehicle. The vehicle's RPO list is printed on the Service Parts Identification Label.
General Plastic Repair
Warning: In order to reduce the risk of personal injury when exposed
to toxic fumes while grinding, cutting, or applying repair material on
any type of sheet molded compound or RIM rigid plastic, observe the following
guidelines:
Work in a properly ventilated area
Apply protective cream t ...
Door Locks
WARNING
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
• Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of
a moving vehicle. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased
if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly
and ...
Trailer Towing (Except Fuel Economy Model)
Before pulling a trailer, there are three important considerations that have
to do with weight:
• The weight of the trailer.
• The weight of the trailer tongue.
• The total weight on your vehicle's tires.
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more ...