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Steps f or determining correct load
limit:
Locate the statement, ‘‘the
combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed 850
lbs’’ on your vehicle’s placard.
[The placard is on the driver’s
doorjamb.]
Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle. Determine the combined weight
of luggage and cargo being loaded
in the vehicle. That weight may
not saf ely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity in
step 4.
In addition, the total weight of the
vehicle, all passengers,
accessories, and cargo 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.
The maximum load f or your vehicle
is 850 lbs (385 kg) f or U.S.A, 395 kg
f or Canada. This f igure includes the
total weight of all occupants, cargo,
and accessories, and the tongue load
if you are towing a trailer.
Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers f rom
850 lbs.The resulting f igure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity.
For example, if the maximum load
is 850 lbs and there will be f ive 150
lb. passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 100 lbs.
[850 750 (5 150) = 100 lbs.]
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.
Load Limits
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
159
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this
manual.
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TransmissionChecking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .195
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Fluid Selection .195, 196
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Identif ication Number .241
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Shif ting the Automatic .166
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Treadwear .244
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Trip Meter .65
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Trunk .86
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Opening .86
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Open Monitor Light .60
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Turn Signals .73
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .215
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .244
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Unleaded Gasoline .150
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .192
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Vanity Mirror .95
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Vehicle Capacity Load .159
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Vehicle Dimensions .242 ....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .240
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Vehicle Storage .213
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Ventilation .102
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VIN .240
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Viscosity, Oil .189
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 53
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Warranty Coverages .253
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 194
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Indicator .61
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Operation .72
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 75
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Alignment and Balance . 209
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Compact Spare .216
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Nut Wrench .217
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 92
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Rear, Def ogger .75
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .72
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Def roster .103 .......................................
Washers .72
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .205
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Operation .72
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Worn Tires .207
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 237
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