2005 Chrysler Sebring Owner Manual Coupe - Page 340

340 MAINTENANCE • Vehicle capacity weight : the rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lbs (68 kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity. • Production options weight : the combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 5 lbs. (2.3 kg) in excess of those standard items which they replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim. • Normal occupant weight : 150 lbs (68 kg) times the number of specified occupants. (In your vehicle the number is 3) • Occupant distribution : distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified. (In your vehicle the distribution is 2 in front, 1 in second seat) Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement ''The combined weight of occupants 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 passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the ''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 lbs (1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs. 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 above steps for determining correct load limit were written in accordance with U.S.A. regulations. Your vehicle cannot tow a trailer, so step 6 is irrevelant.