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lbs.” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The

combined

weight

of

occupants,

cargo/luggage

and

trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed

the weight referenced here.

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit

1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-

pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on

your vehicle’s placard.

2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and

passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-

sengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.

4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of

cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX”

amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb.

passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo

and luggage load capacity is 650 lb. (since 5 x 150 = 750,

and 1400 – 750 = 650 lb.)

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, 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 of your vehicle.

NOTE:

The following table shows examples on how to

calculate total load, cargo/luggage and towing capacities

of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and

number and size of occupants. This table is for illustra-

tion purposes only and may not be accurate for the

seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.

NOTE:

For the following example the combined weight

of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs. (392

Kg).

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