2011 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 312

Steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs" 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 kg or XXX lbs. 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 (5 X 150) = 650 lbs) or (640-340 (5 X 70) = 300 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. Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm that you do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle. See "Measurement of weights" later in this section. Also check tires for proper inflation pressures. See the Tire and Loading Information label. LTI0140 Cargo area ceiling tie-down hooks SECURING THE LOAD There are tie-down hooks located in both the ceiling and floor of the cargo area as shown. The tie-down hooks can be used to secure cargo with ropes or other types of straps. See "Channel tie-down hooks" in this section. Do not apply a total load of more than 110 lbs. (490 N) to a single metal ceiling tiedown hook when securing cargo. Do not apply a total load of more than 110 lbs. (490 N) to a single plastic floor tiedown hook when securing cargo. Technical and consumer information 9-15