2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara Owner's Manual - Page 282

Fuses: 7 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Recommended Inflation Pressure - the cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer. Rim - metal support for a tire or tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated. Vehicle Capacity Weight - the rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms (150 lbs) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity. Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire - the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two. Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire - the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1 shown below) and dividing by 2. TABLE 1 - Occupant Loading and Distribution For Vehicle Normal Load For Various Designated Seating Capacities Designated seating capacity, number of occupants 2 through 4 5 through 10 Vehicle normal load, number of occupants 2 3 Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle 2 in front 2 in front, 1 in second seat which is located below the Safety Certification Label. The cargo load capacity can be determined as described below. Cargo Load Capacity - Maximum weight of cargo and luggage that the vehicle can safely carry. Cargo load capacity is the difference between the total load capacity of the vehicle and the total combined weight of all vehicle occupants. Refer to "Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit" for details on how to determine cargo load capacity. GVWR - Maximum permissible overall weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all the occupants, accessories and cargo plus the trailer tongue weight if towing a trailer). GAWR - (Front and Rear) Maximum permissible weight on an individual axle. Seating Capacity - Maximum number of occupants the vehicle is designed to carry. NOTE: Even though the number of occupants is within the seating capacity, you still must make sure that you do not Vehicle Loading Your vehicle was designed for specific load capacities. The load capacities of your vehicle are indicated by the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR, front and rear), and the total load capacity, the seating capacity, and the cargo load capacity. The GVWR and GAWR (front and rear) are listed on the Safety Certification Label which is located below the driver's side door latch striker. The total load capacity and seating capacity are listed on the Tire and Loading Information Label 7-33 79K21-03E