2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual - Page 294

STARTING AND OPERATING 293 XXX kg" 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 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 1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of occu- trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg" manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. on your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcupassengers that will be riding in your vehicle. late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pasof your vehicle with varying seating configurations sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. and number and size of occupants. This table is for 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for and luggage load capacity. For example, if "XXX" amount the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle. equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo • For the following example, the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 (392 kg). = 750, and 1400 - 750 = 650 lbs [295 kg]). 5