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Loading

The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed

the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You

will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you

adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire

inflation pressures specified on the “Tire and Loading

Information” placard and in the “Vehicle Loading” sec-

tion of this manual.

NOTE:

Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,

gross axle weight ratings (GAWR’s) for the front and rear

axles must not be exceeded. For further information on

GAWR’s, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to the

“Vehicle Loading” section of this manual.

To determine the maximum loading conditions of your

vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of

occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX

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 lbs. (since 5 x 150 = 750,

and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs.)

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