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Steps for 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 driv er’s
doorjamb.]
Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicl e.
The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capaci ty.
For example, if the maximum load
is 850 lbs and there will be five 150
lb. passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and
luggage load capaci ty is 100 lbs. (850
750 (5 150) = 100 lbs.)
The maximum load for your vehicle
is 850 lbs (385 kg) for U.S.A, 395 kg
for Canada. This figure includes the
total weight of all occupants, cargo,
and accessori es, and the tongue load
if you are towing a trailer.
Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from
850 lbs. 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 capaci ty
calc ulated in step 4.
If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, 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 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.
204
Load Limits
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
185
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.
Î
Î Î Î ÎTechnical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .284
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Emissions Control Systems .287
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Oxygenated Fuels .177
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State Emissions Testing .290
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .289
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Tire Labeling .286
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Temperature Gauge .67
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Tether Anchor Points .45
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Thef t Protection .170
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 289
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Time, Setting the .169
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Tire Chains .251
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 257
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Tire Inf ormation .284
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Tires .245
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Air Pressure .246
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Checking Wear .247
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Compact Spare .256
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 284
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Inf lation .246
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Inspection .247
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Maintenance .248
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Replacing .249
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Rotating .248 ...........................................
Snow .250
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Specif ications .283
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Tire Chains .251
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Tools, Tire Changing . 257
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .204
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Emergency Towing . 276
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Traction Devices .251
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .232
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .233
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Fluid Selection . 232, 233
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Identif ication Number . 280
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Shif ting the Automatic . 194
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Shif ting the Manual . 191
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Treadwear .284
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Trip Meter .67
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Trunk .87
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Opening .87
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Open Monitor Light . 62
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Turn Signals .72 Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .255
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 279
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Unleaded Gasoline .176
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 228
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Vanity Mirror .102
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 185
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Vehicle Dimensions .282
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 280
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Vehicle Storage .254
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VIN .280
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Viscosity, Oil .225
Vehicle Stability Assist ............................
(VSA) System .202
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Ac tivation Indicator . 62, 202
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Of f Switch .203
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System Indicator . 62, 203
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