2010 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 281
2010 Dodge Avenger Manual
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280 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcusengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of of your vehicle with varying seating configurations cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if "XXX" and number and size of occupants. This table is for amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle. available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 - 750 = 650 lbs • For the following example, the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs [295 kg]). (392 kg). 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.