Label - Vehicle Certification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Name of Manufacturer |
| 2 | Gross Vehicle Weight-Rating |
| 3 | Gross Axle Weight-Rating, Front, Rear |
| 4 | Canadian Safety Mark (w/RPO Z49) |
| 5 | Certification Statement |
| 6 | Vehicle Class Type (Pass Car, etc.) |
| 7 | Vehicle Identification Number |
| 8 | Date of Manufacture (Mo/Yr) |
The vehicle certification label is permanently located on the edge of the driver's door. Refer to this label in order to obtain the following information:
- The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
- The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), front and rear
The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
The GVW is the weight of the vehicle and everything the vehicle carries. Include the following items when figuring the GVW:
- The base vehicle weight (factory weight)
- The weight of any added vehicle accessories
- The weight of the driver and the passenger
- The weight of any cargo being carried
The front and rear Gross Axle Weights (GAW) must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR), front and rear.
The GAW is the weight exerted on one of the axles (front or rear).