Black plate (12,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087806) - 2015 -CRC 1st Edition - 5/19/149-12 Driving and Operatingseating positions. The combinedweight of the driver, passengers,and cargo should never exceedthe vehicle's capacity weight.Certification LabelLabel ExampleA vehicle-specific Certification/Tire label is attached to thedriver side center pillar (B-pillar).The label shows the size of thevehicle's original tires and theinflation pressures needed toobtain the gross weight capacityof the vehicle. This is calledGross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR). The GVWR includesthe weight of the vehicle, alloccupants, fuel, and cargo.The Certification/Tire label alsotells you the maximum weightsfor the front and rear axles,called Gross Axle Weight Rating(GAWR). To find out the actualloads on the front and rearaxles, you need to go to a weighstation and weigh the vehicle.Your dealer can help you withthis. Be sure to spread out theload equally on both sides of thecenter line.Never exceed the GVWR for thevehicle, or the GAWR for eitherthe front or rear axle.If the vehicle is carrying a heavyload, it should be spread out.See “Steps for DeterminingCorrect Load Limit” earlier in thissection.{ 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 thevehicle handles. This couldcause loss of control and acrash. Overloading can alsoshorten the life of the vehicle.Your warranty does not coverparts or components that failbecause of overloading.The label will help you decidehow much cargo and installedequipment your vehicle cancarry.
