µ·
µ The resulting f igure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For
example, if the ‘‘XXX’’ amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be
f ive 150 lb. passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs.
(1,400 750 (5 150) = 650 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
calculated in Step 4.
If yourvehiclewillbetowinga
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
your vehicle.
Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers f rom
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
Locate the statement ‘‘The
combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs.’’ on your vehicle’s
placard.
Steps f or Determining Correct Load
Limit
See Tire And Loading Inf ormation
label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
The maximum load f or your vehicle
is 850 lbs (385 kg) f or U.S. vehicles,
and 395 kg for Canadian vehicles.
Label Example
This f igure includes the total weight
of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if
you are towing a trailer.
Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(6)
(5)
(4)
CONT INUED
Load Limits
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
265
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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TransmissionChecking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .303
..................
Fluid Selection .303,304
..............
Identif ication Number .388
.............
Shif ting the Automatic .273
.....................................
Treadwear .352
.......................................
Trip Meter .67
................................................
Trunk .88
........................................
Opening .88
...................
Open Monitor Light .60
....................................
Turn Signals .74
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .323
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .362
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .254
......................
USB Adapter Cable .185
.
USB Flash Memory Device .142,196
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .299
................................
Vanity Mirror .100.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .265
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .350
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .349
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
)
....................................
System .285
...
VSA Activation Indicator .64,285
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .286
........
VSA System Indicator .64,285
.............................
Vehicle Storage .322
.....................................
Ventilation .106
.................................................
VIN .348
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .297
............
WARNING, Explanation of .iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of .53
....................
Warranty Coverages .365
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .302
.......................................
Indicator .61
.....................................
Operation .73
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering .77
............
Alignment and Balance .318
.....................................
Cleaning .320..........................
Compact Spare .324
...............................
Nut Wrench .325
Windows ..................
Operating the Power .97
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .76
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .73
...................................
Def roster .108
.......................................
Washers .73
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .312
.....................................
Operation .73
....................................
Worn Tires .317
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .345
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