4. The resulting figure equals theavailable 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.
(1,400 -750 (5 ╳150) =650 lbs.)
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.
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3In 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.
Max Load (670 lbs) Passenger Weight
(150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs)
(68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
(370 lbs)
(169 kg)
(305 kg)Max Load (670 lbs) Cargo Weight
(220 lbs)
(101 kg)
Passenger Weight
(150 lbs x 3 = 450 lbs)
(68 kg x 3 = 204 kg)
(305 kg)Max Load (670 lbs)
Passenger Weight
(150 lbs x 4 = 600 lbs)
(68 kg x 4 = 272 kg) Cargo Weight
(70 lbs)
(33 kg)
(305 kg)
CONTINUED
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Turn Signals
.................................
60
Turn Signals and Headlights
........
71
U
Unexpected, Taking Care of the
..........................................
221
Uniform Tire Quality Grading (U.S. only)
..............................
253
Unleaded Gasoline
.....................
142
Used Oil, How to Dispose of
......
195
V
Vanity Mirror
.............................
101
Vehicle Capacity Load
................
152
Vehicle Dimensions
...................
250
Vehicle Identification Number
...
248
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®),
aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
VSA OFF Indicator
..................
172
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System
................................
172
VSA OFF Indicator
...................
62 VSA OFF Switch
.....................
173
VSA System Indicator
..............
62
Vehicle Storage
..........................
219
Ventilation
..................................
106
VIN
............................................
248
Viscosity, Oil
..............................
193
W
WARNING, Explanation of
...........
iii
Warning Labels, Location of
.........
53
Warranty Coverages
..................
265
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level
........
197
Operation
.................................
70
Wheels
.......................................
212
Adjusting the Steering
..............
74
Alignment and Balance
...........
215
Compact Spare
........................
222
Wrench, Nut
...........................
223
Windows Operating the Power
................
92
Rear, Defogger
.........................
74
Windshield Cleaning
...................................
70 Defroster
.................................
107
Washers
............................
70, 197
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades
.....................
210
Operation
.................................
70
Worn Tires
.................................
214
Wrecker, Emergency Towing
....
244
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