Cadillac XLR-V 2006, Owner'S Manual

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There is also important loading information on the
vehicle 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 combined weight
of occupants and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals 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 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.
6. If your vehicle will be towing 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.
Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to
tow a trailer.
Item Description Total
A
Vehicle Capacity Weight
for Example 1
=
400 lbs (181 kg)
B
Subtract
Occupant Weight
@ 150 lbs (68 kg) x 1 =
150 lbs (68 kg)
C
Available Occupant
and Cargo Weight =
250 lbs (113 kg)
Example 1
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