Buick 2013 Buick Regal, Owner'S Manual

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Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 6/6/12
9-14 Driving and Operating
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 is attached to the driver
side center pillar (B-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).
(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
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.