µ·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
calculated in step 4.
If yourvehiclewillbetowinga
trailer, the 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 ).
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.) Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle. 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.]
Steps f or Determining Correct Load
Limit:
Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers f rom
850 lbs.
The maximum load f or your vehicle
is 850 lbs (395 kg). This f igure
includes the total weight of all
occupants, cargo, and accessories,
and the tongue load if you are towing
a trailer.
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.
1.
2.
5.
6.
3.
4. 185
Load Limits
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
165
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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............................Specif ications . 261
...................Tools, Tire Changing . 235
Towing
.....................................A Trailer . 185
................Emergency Wrecker . 255
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
..............................Automatic . 210
...........................Fluid Selection . 211
..............Identif ication Number . 259
.............Shif ting the Automatic . 172
.....................................Treadwear . 225
.......................................Trip Meter . 69
................................................Trunk . 88
....................Emergency Opener . 89
.................................Opening the . 88
.............Open Monitor Indicator . 62
....................................Turn Signals . 76
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................of the .233
....Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 262
........................Unleaded Gasoline . 156
.....................Upholstery Cleaning . 219
.......Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 206
..................................Vanity Mirror . 99
.................Vehicle Capacity Load . 165
......................Vehicle Dimensions . 260
....Vehicle Identif ication Number . 258
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................System . 183
............Activation Indicator . 62, 183
..................................Of f Switch. 184
.................System Indicator . 62, 183
.............................Vehicle Storage. 230
.................................................VIN. 258
..................................Viscosity, Oil. 203
...........Voice Control System . 108, 119
............WARNING, Explanation of .iii
.........Warning Labels, Location of . 55
....................Warranty Coverages. 273
Washer, Windshield
........Checking the Fluid Level . 209
.....................................Operation. 75
Wheels
...............Adjusting the Steering . 80
............Alignment and Balance . 225
..........Aluminum Alloy Wheels . 223
.....................................Cleaning. 223
..........................Compact Spare. 234
......................................Wrench. 235
Windows
..................Operating the Power . 94
...........................Rear, Def ogger. 79
Windshield
.......................................Cleaning. 75
.......................................Washers. 75
Wipers, Windshield
.......................Changing Blades. 221
.....................................Operation. 75
....................................Worn Tires. 225
.....Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 255
Index
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INDEX
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