The Vehicle Certification Label indicates the following ratings for the vehicle:

The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the weight of the stock vehicle and all the options added to the vehicle after leaving the factory. The GVW includes the weight of, but not limited to, the following items:

Ensure that the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) does not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Ensure that the front and the rear Gross Axle Weights (GAW) do not exceed the front and rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

The payload rating shown on the label is the maximum allowable cargo load (including the weight of the driver and all occupants) that the vehicle may carry based on the stock equipment. The payload rating lowers if any accessories or other equipment are added to the vehicle after the final date of manufacture. Determine the weight of any added accessories and deduct the amount from the payload rating.

The vehicle may also have a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). The GCWR is the total weight of the loaded tow vehicle including passengers.

Ensure that the tires on the vehicle are the proper size and at the proper inflation pressure for the load that the vehicle is carrying. The vehicle certification label shows the stock tire size and recommended inflation pressures. For more information on tires, refer to Vehicle Certification Label Description .