2008 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 409

07 12.25 Z20004 Cargo capacity Total load capacity Example on Your Vehicle In case that 2 people with the combined weight of 166 kg (366 lb.) are riding in your vehicle with the total load capacity of 431 kg (950 lb.), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be as follows: With 5 occupants: 431 kg - 166 kg = 265 kg. (950 lb. - 366 lb. = 584 lb.) With 7 occupants: 477 kg - 166 kg = 311 kg. (1050 lb. - 366 lb. = 684 lb.) From this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of 176 kg (388 lb.) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced as follows: With 5 occupants: 265 kg - 176 kg = 89 kg. (584 lb. - 388 lb. = 196 lb.) With 7 occupants: 311 kg - 176 kg = 135 kg. (683 lb. - 388 lb. = 295 lb.) As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants increases, the cargo and luggage load equaling the combined weight of occupants who got on later must be reduced. In other words, if the increase in the number of occupants causes the excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load), you have to reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle. For details about total load capacity, see "Vehicle load limits" on page 364. CAUTION Even if the total load of occupant's weight and the cargo load is less than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. That may cause not only damage to the tire but also deterioration to the steering ability due to unbalance of the vehicle, causing an accident. 367