beautypg.com

Driving – FORD 2003 Mustang v.2 User Manual

Page 114

background image

Do not use replacement tires with lower load
carrying capacities than the originals because they
may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR
limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit
than the originals do not increase the GVWR and
GAWR limitations.

The Safety Certification Label, found on the driver’s
door pillar, lists several important vehicle weight
rating limitations. Before adding any additional
equipment, refer to these limitations. If you are
adding weight to the front of your vehicle,
(potentially including weight added to the cab), the
weight added should not exceed the front axle
reserve capacity (FARC). Additional frontal weight
may be added to the front axle reserve capacity
provided you limit your payload in other ways (i.e.
restrict the number of occupants or amount of cargo
carried).

Always ensure that the weight of occupants, cargo
and equipment being carried is within the weight
limitations that have been established for your
vehicle including both gross vehicle weight and front
and rear gross axle weight rating limits. Under no
circumstance should these limitations be exceeded.

Exceeding any vehicle weight rating
limitation could result in serious damage to

the vehicle loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
and/or personal injury.

TRAILER TOWING

Your vehicle is not equipped to tow. No towing
packages are available through Ford or
Lincoln/Mercury dealers.

Driving

114