Certification Label; Label Example; Driving and Operating- Page 238

2010 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

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Driving and Operating
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Driving and Operating

Certification Label

Label Example

A vehicle specific Certification
label is attached to the driver
side center 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, fuel,
and cargo. Never exceed the
GVWR for the vehicle, or the

Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle.

And, if there is a heavy load, it
should be spread out. See

Steps for Determining Correct

Load Limit

earlier in this

section.

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WARNING

Do not load the vehicle any
heavier than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR), or either the
maximum front or rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
If you do, parts on the vehicle
can break, and it can change
the way your vehicle handles.
These could cause you to lose
control and crash. Also,
overloading can shorten the
life of the vehicle.

If you put things inside the
vehicle

like suitcases,

tools, packages, or anything
else

they will go as fast as the

vehicle goes. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a
crash, they will keep going.

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WARNING

Things you put inside the
vehicle can strike and injure
people in a sudden stop or
turn, or in a crash.

.

Put things in the cargo
area of the vehicle. In the
cargo area, put them as
far forward as you can. Try
to spread the weight
evenly.

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