Certification Label; Label Example; Driving and Operating- Page 215

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Buick Verano Owner Manual - 2012 - CRC - 1/10/12

Driving and Operating

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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, found on the vehicle
center pillar (B-pillar), tells you

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 you do have a heavy
load, you should spread it 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.