Buick 2010 Lucerne User Manual
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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, the 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 for your vehicle.
If your vehicle can tow a trailer, see Towing a
Trailer on page 5‑27 for important information
on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and
trailering tips.
Example 1
Item
Description
Total
A
Maximum Vehicle
Capacity Weight for
Example 1 =
1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
B
Subtract Occupant
Weight @ 150 lbs
(68 kg) × 2 =
300 lbs (136 kg)
C
Available Occupant
and Cargo Weight =
700 lbs (317 kg)
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