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DRIVING THROUGH WATER

If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very

slowly especially if the depth is not known. Never drive through water

that is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of

the wheel rims (for cars). Traction or brake capability may be limited

and your vehicle may stall. Water may also enter your engine’s air intake

and severely damage your engine.

Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle

slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do

not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. Driving through deep

water where the transaxle is submerged may allow water into the

transaxle and cause internal damage. Have the fluid checked and,

if water is found, replace the fluid.

VEHICLE LOADING

Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms:

• Base Curb Weight: Weight of the vehicle including any standard

equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does not include occupants or

aftermarket equipment.

• Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo, occupants

and optional equipment. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight

rating minus base curb weight.

• GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): Base curb weight plus payload

weight.

• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum allowable total

weight of the base vehicle, occupants, optional equipment and cargo.

The GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety

Certification Label on the driver’s door pillar.

• GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): Carrying capacity for each axle

system. The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the

Safety Certification Label on the driver’s door pillar.

• GCW (Gross Combined Weight): The combined weight of the

towing vehicle (including occupants and cargo) and the loaded trailer.

• GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): Maximum allowable

combined weight of towing vehicle (including occupants and cargo)

and the loaded trailer.

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