Cadillac XTS 2015 Owner's Manual page 198

Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087803) - 2015 -
crc - 6/24/14
9-12 Driving and Operating
Example 3
Vehicle Capacity Weight
1.
for Example 3 = 453 kg
(1,000 lbs).
Subtract Occupant Weight
2.
@ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 =
453 kg (1,000 lbs).
Available Cargo Weight =
3.
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.
Certification Label
Label Example
A vehicle-specific Certification
label, found on the vehicle
center pillar (B-pillar), tells you
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,
Black plate (12,1)
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 you do have a heavy
load, you should spread it out.
See Steps for Determining
Correct Load Limit earlier in this
section.
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).
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.