Trailer towing, Trailer towing -52, 52 driving and operating – Buick 2011 Enclave User Manual

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Buick Enclave Owner Manual - 2011

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Driving and Operating

Trailer Towing

Three important considerations
have to do with weight:

.

The weight of the trailer

.

The weight of the trailer tongue

.

The total weight on the
vehicle's tires

Weight of the Trailer

How heavy can a trailer safely be?

Speed, altitude, road grades,
outside temperature, special
equipment, and the amount of
tongue weight the vehicle can carry
must be considered. 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.

Vehicle

Maximum Trailer Weight

*GCWR

Front‐Wheel Drive

2,000 lbs (907 kg)

7,500 lbs (3 402 kg)

Front‐Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package

4,500 lbs (2 041 kg)

9,500 lbs (4 309 kg)

All‐Wheel Drive

2,000 lbs (907 kg)

7,700 lbs (3 493 kg)

All‐Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package

4,500 lbs (2 041 kg)

9,700 lbs (4 400 kg)

*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.

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