KIA Sorento 2006 - Manual (Page 230)

OVERLOADING LABEL INFORMATION
There are several important labels
and identification numbers located on
your vehicle. The label locations are
identified in the illustrations on the fol-
lowing three pages.
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
This is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. It appears on a plate
attached to the left side of the forward
portion of the dashboard. The VIN
plate can be easily seen from the out-
side of the vehicle through the wind-
shield on the driver’s side.
DRIVING TIPS
5-43
S2BLD304
WARNING
- Weight Rating
The gross axle weight rating
(GAWR) and the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) for your
vehicle are on the manufactur-
er’s label attached to the dri-
ver’s door. Exceeding these rat-
ings can cause an accident or
vehicle damage. You can calcu-
late the weight of your load by
weighing the items (or people)
before putting them in the vehi-
cle. Be careful not to overload
your vehicle.
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