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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.
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.)
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.Determine the combined weight
of luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may
not saf ely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity in
step 4.
If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load f rom your trailer will
be transf erred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of
yourvehicle(seepage ).
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.
4. 5.
3.
1. 2.
6.
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Carrying Cargo
Load Limits
158
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 thismanual.
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Vanity Mirror . 99
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 158
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Vehicle Dimensions . 242
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 240
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Vehicle Storage . 216
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Ventilation . 104
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VIN . 240
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Viscosity, Oil . 191
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
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Warranty Coverages . 253
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 195
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Emissions Control Systems . 247
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Oxygenated Fuels . 150
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State Emissions Testing . 250
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 249
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Tire Labeling . 246
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Tether Anchor Points . 47
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Thef t Protection . 142
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 249
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Time, Setting the . 119
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Tire Chains . 214
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 219
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Tire Inf ormation . 244
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Tires . 209
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Air Pressure . 210
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Checking Wear . 211
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Compact Spare . 218
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Inf lation . 209
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Inspection . 211
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Maintenance . 211
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Replacing . 212
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Rotating . 212 ...........................................
Snow . 213
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Specif ications . 243
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Tire Chains . 214
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Tools, Tire Changing . 219
Towing
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A Trailer . 173
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Emergency Towing . 237
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Traction Devices . 214
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 196
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 197
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Fluid Selection . 196, 197
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Identif ication Number . 241
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Shif ting the Automatic . 166
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Shif ting the Manual . 164
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Treadwear . 244
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Trip Meter . 66
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Trunk . 84
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Opening . 84
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Open Monitor Light . 62
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Turn Signals . 71 Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 217
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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 . 193
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