Buick 2009 Enclave Owner's Manual page 265

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Obey speed limit restrictions
when towing a trailer.
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The vehicles can tow in D (Drive).
Shift the transmission to a lower
gear if the transmission shifts too
often under heavy loads and/or
hilly conditions. See "Tow/Haul
Mode" later in this section.
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The vehicle is designed primarily
as a passenger and load carrying
vehicle. If a trailer is towed, the
vehicle will require more frequent
maintenance due to
the additional load.
Vehicle
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package
*The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and
trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be
exceeded.
Three important considerations have
to do with weight:
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The weight of the trailer.
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The weight of the trailer tongue.
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And the weight on the vehicle's
tires
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It depends on how the rig is used.
For example, speed, altitude, road
grades, outside temperature and
how much the vehicle is used to pull
a trailer are all important. It can
depend on any special equipment on
the vehicle, and the amount of
Maximum Trailer Weight
2,000 lbs (907 kg)
4,500 lbs (2 041 kg)
2,000 lbs (907 kg)
4,500 lbs (2 041 kg)
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tongue weight the vehicle can carry.
See "Weight of the Trailer Tongue"
later in this section for more
information.
Maximum trailer weight is calculated
assuming only the driver is in the tow
vehicle and it has all the required
trailering equipment. The weight of
additional optional equipment,
passengers and cargo in the tow
vehicle must be subtracted from the
maximum trailer weight.
Use the following chart to determine
how much the vehicle can weigh,
based upon the vehicle model
and options.
*GCWR
7,500 lbs (3 402 kg)
9,500 lbs (4 309 kg)
7,700 lbs (3 493 kg)
9,700 lbs (4 400 kg)
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