KIA Amanti 2007 User Manual

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Driving tips

Compliance label
The compliance label is located on
the driver's door sill.
This label shows the maximum
allowable weight of the fully loaded
vehicle. This is called the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The
GVWR includes the weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, fuel and
cargo.
This label also tells you the maxi-
mum weight that can be supported
by the front and rear axles, called
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

To find out the actual loads on your
front and rear axles, you need to go
to a weigh station and weigh your
vehicle.Your dealer can help you with
this. Be sure to spread out your load
equally on both sides of the center-
line.

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✽ NOTICE

• Overloading your vehicle may

cause damage. Repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Do
not overload your vehicle.

• Using heavier suspension compo-

nents to get added durability
might not change your weight rat-
ings. Ask your dealer to help you
load your vehicle the right way.

The label will help you decide how
much cargo and installed equipment
your vehicle can carry.

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WARNING

- Over loading

• Never exceed the GVWR for

your vehicle, the GAWR for
either the front or rear axle
and vehicle capacity weight.
Exceeding these ratings can
cause an accident or vehicle
damage. You can calculate the
weight of your load by weigh-
ing the items (or people)
before putting them in the
vehicle. Be careful not to over-
load your vehicle.

• Do not load your vehicle any

heavier than the GVWR, either
the maximum front or rear
GAWR and vehicle capacity
weight.

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If you do, parts, including tires
on your vehicle can break, and
it can change the way your
vehicle handles and braking
ability. This could cause you to
lose control and crash. Also,
overloading can shorten the
life of your vehicle.