2009 Honda Element Owner's Manual - Page 213

Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the ''XXX'' amount equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 － 750 (5 ╳ 150) ＝ 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. Example 1 Max Load (675 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs) Cargo Weight (375 lbs) Example 2 Max Load (675 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 3 = 450 lbs) Cargo Weight (225 lbs) Before Driving Example 3 Max Load (675 lbs) Passenger Weight (150 lbs x 4 = 600 lbs) Cargo Weight (75 lbs) In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver's doorjamb. CONTINUED 209 2009 Element