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KIA Soul 2011 User Manual

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Driving your vehicle

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5

E150200AUN

Certification label
The certification label is located on
the driver's door sill at the center pil-
lar.
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.

C190F03JM

Item

Description

Total

A

Vehicle Capacity

385 kg

Weight

(849 lbs)

Subtract Occupant

B

Weight

365 kg

73 kg (161 lbs) × 5

(805 lbs)

C

Available Cargo and

20 kg

Luggage weight

(44 lbs)

A

B

C

Example 3

OEN056020

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.

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