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2021 Buick encore Getting To Know Manual

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2014 Dodge Charger SRT Owner Manual

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04-Instruments and Controls_en_US
08-Driving and Operating_en_US
Driving and Operating
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Vehicle Care
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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/Tire Label

Label Example

A vehicle-specific Certification/Tire label is
attached to the center pillar (B-pillar).

The label may show the size of the vehicle's
original tires and the inflation pressures
needed to obtain the gross weight capacity
of the vehicle. The label shows the gross
weight capacity of the vehicle. This is called
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
The GVWR includes the weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo.

The Certification/Tire label may also show
the maximum weights for the front and rear
axles, called the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR). To find out the actual loads on the

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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).