2013 Buick Verano Owner Manual - Page 195

Driving and Operating There is also important loading information on the Certification label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle. See "Certification Label" later in this section. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement "The 3. Subtract the combined 9-11 6. If your vehicle will be towing weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. The resulting figure equals combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs" on your vehicle's placard. weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 5. Determine the combined a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. See Trailer Towing (2.0L Engine) on page 9￿54 or Trailer Towing (Except 2.0L Engine) on page 9￿54 for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips. 2. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.