Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual page 194

Example 3
Vehicle Capacity Weight
1.
for Example 3 = 453 kg
(1,000 lbs).
Subtract Occupant
2.
Weight @ 91 kg
(200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg
(1,000 lbs).
Available Cargo Weight
3.
= 0 kg (0 lbs).
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 vehicle's
centre pillar (B-pillar). The label
may show 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.
Driving and Operating
Warning
Things inside the vehicle can
strike and injure people in a
sudden stop or turn, or in a
crash.
Put things in the cargo
area of the vehicle. In the
cargo area, put them as
far forward as possible.
Try to spread the weight
evenly.
Never stack heavier
things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that
some of them are above
the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an
unsecured child restraint
in the vehicle.
Secure loose items in the
vehicle.
Do not leave a seat
folded down unless
needed.
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