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Steps
for determining correct load
limit:
Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicl e.
The
maximum load for your vehicle
is 870 lbs for U.S. vehicles, and 395
kg for Can adian vehicles. This figure
includes the total weight of all
occupants, cargo, and accessories,
and the tongue load if you are towing
a trailer. Locate
the statement, ‘‘the
combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed 870
lbs’’ on your vehicle’s placard.
(The placard is on the driv er’s
doorjamb.)
Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from
870 lbs.
The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capaci ty.
For example, if the maximum load
is 870 lbs and there will be five 150
lb. passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and
luggage load capaci ty is 120 lbs.
(870 750 (5 150) = 120 lbs.) Determine
the combined weight
of luggage and cargo being loaded
in the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capaci ty
calc ulated in step 4.
If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, the load from 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 occupants, accessories,
cargo, and trailer tongue load 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.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
317
Load Limits
Carrying Cargo
288
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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Turbo Boost Meter .75
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Turn Signals .121
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .381
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 410
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Unleaded Gasoline .278
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 350 ............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 59
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Warranty Coverages .423
Washers, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 353
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Operation .119
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 126
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Alignment and Balance . 374
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Wrench, Nut .384
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .152
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Operating the Power . 151
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Rear, Def ogger .125
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .119
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Def roster .173
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Washers .353
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .368
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Operation .119
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Worn Tires .374
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 403
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 288
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Vehicle Dimensions .408
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 406
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .315
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Indicators . 69, 70, 315
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Vehicle Storage .380
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Ventilation . 173, 174
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VIN .406
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Viscosity, Oil .348 :U.S.only
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