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2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX
kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs. and
there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400–750 (5 x 150)
= 650 lb.). In metric units (635–340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity:
•Another example for your vehicle with 1400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo and
luggage capacity. You decide to go golfing. Is there enough load
capacity to carry you, 4 of your friends and all the golf bags? You and
four friends average 220 lb. (99 kg) each and the golf bags weigh
approximately 30 lb. (13.5 kg) each. The calculation would be: 1400 –
(5 x 220) – (5 x 30) = 1400 – 1100 – 150 = 150 lb. Yes, you have
enough load capacity in your vehicle to transport four friends and
your golf bags. In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg — (5
x 99 kg) — (5 x 13.5 kg) = 635 — 495 — 67.5 = 72.5 kg.
•A final example for your vehicle with 1400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo and
luggage capacity. You and one of your friends decide to pick up
cement from the local home improvement store to finish that patio
you have been planning for the past 2 years. Measuring the inside of
the vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you have room for 12-100
lb. (45 kg) bags of cement. Do you have enough load capacity to
transport the cement to your home? If you and your friend each weigh
220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation would be: 1400 – (2 x 220) – (12 x
100) = 1400 – 440 – 1200 = – 240 lb. No, you do not have enough
cargo capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, the
calculation would be: 635 kg — (2 x 99 kg) — (12 x 45 kg) = 635 —
198 — 540 = —103 kg. You will need to reduce the load weight by at
least 240 lb. (104 kg). If you remove 3-100 lb. (45 kg) cement bags,
then the load calculation would be:
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1400 – (2 x 220) – (9 x 100) = 1400 – 440 – 900 = 60 lb. Now you
have the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home.
In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg — (2 x 99 kg) — (9
x 45 kg) = 635 — 198 — 405 = 32 kg.
The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your
vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label found on the edge of the driver’s door.
TRAILER TOWING
Refer to the following chart to determine how much weight your vehicle
can tow:
Model Passengers/Luggage
load - lb. (kg)Maximum trailer
weight - lb. (kg)
3–door 5/827 (375) 630 (286)
4/677 (307) 780 (354)
3/527 (239) 930 (422)
2/377 (171) 1080 (490)
1/227 (103) 1230 (558)
4–door and 5–door 5/827 (375) 585 (265)
4/677 (307) 735 (333)
3/527 (239) 885 (401)
2/377 (171) 1035 (469)
1/227 (103) 1185 (538)
Wagon 5/827 (375) 500 (227)
4/677 (307) 650 (295)
3/527 (239) 800 (363)
2/377 (171) 950 (431)
1/227 (103) 1100 (499)
This chart is based on the specified vehicle at a maximum GCW
(Vehicle Weight + Trailer Weight) equal to 4,300 lb. (1,950 kg).
Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,
transaxle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these components
carefully after towing.
Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.
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Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........133
Load limits .................................121
Locks
autolock .....................................53
childproof ..................................54
Lubricant specifications ...........206
Lug nuts ....................................156
M
Manual transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........206
Manual transmission .................139
fluid capacities ........................206
reverse .....................................140
Mirrors .........................................44
heated ........................................44
side view mirrors (power) .......44
Moon roof ....................................48
Motorcraft parts ........175, 191, 204
O
Octane rating ............................195
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................181
P
Parking brake ............................133
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....204
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................70
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................148
Power door locks ........................53
Power mirrors .............................44Power point .................................42
Power steering ..........................135
fluid, checking and adding ....201
fluid, refill capacity ................206
fluid, specifications .................206
Power Windows ...........................43
R
Radio ......................................16, 20
Rear window defroster ...............28
Relays ........................................145
Remote audio controls ...............48
Remote entry system .................56
locking/unlocking doors .....56–57
opening the trunk .....................58
panic alarm ...............................57
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................59
replacing the batteries .............58
Roadside assistance ..................142
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............77
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................68, 72–75
Safety defects, reporting ..........169
Safety restraints ..............68, 72–76
BeltMinder..............................78
extension assembly ..................76
for adults .............................73–75
for children .........................94–95
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................70
safety belt maintenance ...........77
warning light and chime ....77–78
Safety seats for children ............99
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