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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2012
Driving and Operating
9-11
WARNING (Continued)
vehicle handles. This could
cause loss of control and a
crash. Overloading can also
shorten the life of the vehicle.
Tire and Loading Information
Label
Example Label
A vehicle-specific Tire and
Loading Information label is
attached to the center pillar
(B-pillar) of your vehicle.
With the driver door open, you
will find the label attached below
the door lock post (striker). The
tire and loading information label
shows the number of occupant
seating positions (A), and the
maximum vehicle capacity
weight (B) in kilograms and
pounds.
The Tire and Loading
Information label also shows the
size of the original equipment
tires (C) and the recommended
cold tire inflation pressures (D).
For more information on tires
and inflation see
and
There is also important loading
information on the vehicle
Certification/Tire label. It tells
you the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) and the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for
the front and rear axle. See
“
Certification/Tire Label
”
later in
this section.
Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit
1.
Locate the statement
“
The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs
”
on your vehicle's
placard.
2.
Determine the combined
weight of the driver and
passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
3.
Subtract the combined
weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.