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2.Determine the combined
weight of the driver and
passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined
weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
4.The resulting figure equals
the available amount of
cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the
"XXX" amount equals
1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lb passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5 x 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
atrailer,loadfromyour
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.”
SeeTr a i l e r To w i n g0318for
important information on towing
atrailer,towingsafetyrules,and
trailering tips.
Example 1
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight forExample 1 = (453 kg)(1,000 lb)
2. Subtract Occupant Weight@68kg(150lb)◊2=136 kg (300 lb)
3. Available Occupant andCargo Weight = 317 kg(700 lb)
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Caution (Continued)
vehicle warranty. To pull a trailer
correctly, follow the advice in this
section and see your dealer for
important information about
towing a trailer with the vehicle.
SeeVehicle Load Limits0259formore information about the vehicle'smaximum load capacity.
To i d e n t i f y t h e t r a i l e r i n g c a p a c i t y o fthe vehicle, read the information in“Weight of the Trailer”later in thissection.
Trailering is different than justdriving the vehicle by itself.Trailering means changes inhandling, acceleration, braking,durability, and fuel economy.Successful, safe trailering takescorrect equipment, and it has to beused properly.
The following information has manytime-tested, important trailering tipsand safety rules. Many of these are
important for your safety and that ofyour passengers. Read this sectioncarefully before pulling a trailer.
Weight of the Trailer
Safe trailering requires monitoringthe weight, speed, altitude, roadgrades, outside temperature, andhow frequently the vehicle is used topull a trailer. Take into considerationany special equipment on thevehicle, and the amount of tongueweight the vehicle can carry. See“Weight of the Trailer Tongue”laterin this section for more information.
Trailer weight rating (TWR) forpickup models is calculatedassuming the tow vehicle has thedriver, a front seat passenger, andall required trailering equipment.Weight of additional optionalequipment, passengers, and cargoin the tow vehicle must besubtracted from the trailer weightrating.
Ask your dealer for traileringinformation or advice.
For kingpin weight and trailertongue weight information, see“Weight of the Trailer Tongue”laterin this section.
Use the following chart to determinehow much the vehicle can weigh,based upon the vehicle model andoptions.
Weights listed apply forconventional trailers andgooseneck/fifth-wheel trailers unlessotherwise noted.
