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 your vehicle will be towing a
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.
Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passenger that
will be riding in your vehicle.
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
The maximum load f or your vehicle
is 850 lbs (385 kg) f or U.S. vehicles,
and 395 kg for Canadian vehicles.
See Tire And Loading Inf ormation
label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
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.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(6)
(5)
(4)
CONT INUED
Load Limits
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
305
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 thismanual.
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CONT INUED
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Time, Setting the . 259
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Tire Chains . 375
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 383
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Tire Inf ormation . 410
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Tires . 370
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Air Pressure . 371
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Chains . 375
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Checking Wear . 372
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 410
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Inf lation . 370
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Inspection . 372
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Labeling . 412
Low Tire Pressure
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Indicator . 66, 326
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Maintenance . 373
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Pressure Monitoring System . 326
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Replacing . 374
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Rotating . 373
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Snow . 375
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Specif ications . 409
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Tools, Tire Changing . 383
Towing
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A Trailer . 329
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Behind a Motorhome . 334
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Emergency Wrecker . 403
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Equipment and Accessories . 331 ....................
Pre-Tow Checklist . 332
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Weight Limit . 329
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
..................................
System) . 326
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Indicator . 66, 327
Required Federal
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Explanation . 414
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Trailer Loading . 329, 330
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Trailer Towing Tips . 333
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
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Automatic . 355
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Fluid Selection . 355
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Identif ication Number . 407
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Shif ting the Automatic . 315
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Treadwear . 372
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Trip Meter . 69
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Turn Signals . 76
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 381
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 410
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Unleaded Gasoline . 294 USB Adapter
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Cable . 179, 186, 237, 245
.
USB Flash Memory Device . 184, 242
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 351
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 56
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Warranty Coverages . 423 .................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 305
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Vehicle Dimensions . 408
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 406
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System . 324
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Indicators . 64
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Vehicle Storage . 378
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Ventilation . 132, 138
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VIN . 406
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Viscosity, Oil . 349
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Voice Control System . 136, 195
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