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Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Owner's Manual / Driving your vehicle / Vehicle weight glossary / GVW (Gross vehicle weight)

This is the Base Curb Weight plus actual Cargo Weight plus passengers.

    GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
    This is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the certification label. The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR ...

    GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)
    This is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the certification label located on the driver’s do ...

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    To close the tailgate, lower and push down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that the tailgate is securely latched. WARNING Make sure your hands, feet and other parts of your body are safely out ...