Driving and Operating- Page 236

2012 Buick Regal User Manual

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In Brief
Seats and Restraints
Instruments and Controls
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
Customer Information
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Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2012

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Driving and Operating

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).

This can cause systems to
break and change the way the

vehicle handles. This could

cause loss of control and a
crash. Overloading can also

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.

{

WARNING

Things 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 possible.
Try to spread the weight

evenly.

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WARNING (Continued)

.

Never stack heavier
things, like suitcases,

inside the vehicle so that

some of them are above

the tops of the seats.

.

Do not leave an
unsecured child restraint
in the vehicle.

.

Secure loose items in the
vehicle.

.

Do not leave a seat folded
down unless needed.