Buick Encore GX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
16263917) - 2023 - CRC - 2/24/22
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Driving and Operating
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,
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.
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See
for important
information on towing a trailer, towing
safety rules and trailering tips.
Example 1
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1
= 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg
(150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs).
3. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight
= 317 kg (700 lbs).
Example 2
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2
= 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg
(150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs).
3. Available Cargo Weight = 113 kg
(250 lbs).
Example 3
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3
= 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 91 kg
(200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
3. Available Cargo Weight = 0 kg (0 lbs).
Refer to the vehicle's tire and loading
information label for specific information
about the vehicle's capacity weight and
seating positions. The combined weight of
the driver, passengers, and cargo should
never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight.
