Example 2; Example 3; Certification Label- Page 173

2015 Buick encore Owner Manual

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Buick Encore Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

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Driving and Operating

Example 2

1.

Vehicle Capacity Weight
for Example 2 = 453 kg
(1,000 lbs).

2.

Subtract Occupant Weight
@ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 =
340 kg (750 lbs).

3.

Available Cargo Weight =
113 kg (250 lbs).

Example 3

1.

Vehicle Capacity Weight
for Example 3 = 453 kg
(1,000 lbs).

2.

Subtract Occupant Weight
@ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 =
453 kg (1,000 lbs).

3.

Available Cargo Weight =
0 kg (0 lbs).

Refer to the vehicle's Tire and
Loading Information label for
specific information about the
vehicle's capacity weight and

seating positions. The combined
weight of the driver, passengers,
and cargo should never exceed
the vehicle's capacity weight.

Certification Label

Label Example

A vehicle-specific Certification
label is attached to the vehicle's
center pillar (B-pillar). The label
tells the gross weight capacity of
the vehicle, called the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
The GVWR includes the weight
of the vehicle, all occupants,

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  • 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
  • 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs).
  • 3. Available Cargo Weight = 113 kg (250 lbs).
  • 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
  • 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
  • 3. Available Cargo Weight = 0 kg (0 lbs).