Cadillac CTS 2014 Owner's Manual

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Black plate (11,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-6014443) - 2014 - CRC - 4/3/13Driving and Operating 9-11Vehicle Load LimitsIt is very important to know howmuch weight the vehicle cancarry. This weight is called thevehicle capacity weight andincludes the weight of alloccupants, cargo and allnonfactory-installed options.Two labels on the vehicle showhow much weight it mayproperly carry, the Tire andLoading Information label andthe Certification label.{ WarningDo not load the vehicle anyheavier than the GrossVehicle Weight Rating(GVWR), or either themaximum front or rear GrossAxle Weight Rating (GAWR).This can cause systems tobreak and change the way the(Continued)Warning (Continued)vehicle handles. This couldcause loss of control and acrash. Overloading can alsoshorten the life of the vehicle.Tire and Loading InformationLabelLabel ExampleA vehicle-specific Tire andLoading Information label isattached to the vehicle's centerpillar (B-pillar). With the driverdoor open, you will find the labelattached near the door lockpost. The Tire and LoadingInformation label shows thenumber of occupant seatingpositions (1), and the maximumvehicle capacity weight (2) inkilograms and pounds.The Tire and LoadingInformation label also showsthe tire size of the originalequipment tires (3) and therecommended cold tire inflationpressures (4). For moreinformation on tires and inflationsee Tires on page 10-61 andTire Pressure on page 10-70.There is also important loadinginformation on the Certificationlabel. It tells you the GrossVehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)and the Gross Axle Weight