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Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 850 lbs (385 kg).
See the Tire and Loading Informatio n label attached to the driver’s 
doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and 
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining  Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and 
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your 
vehicle’s placard.
(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 exampl e, 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 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all 
occupants, all accesso ries and all cargo.
2 Specifications  P. 608
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications  P. 608
3WARNING
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.
Label Example
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(5) Determine the combined weight  of luggage and cargo being 
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the 
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tra iler, load from your trailer will 
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to 
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage 
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of  the vehicle, all occupants, 
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the 
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.1 Maximum Load Limit
Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to  determine whether your 
vehicle is designed to tow a trailer. 2 Towing a Trailer  P. 423
Load Limits Example
Example1
Max Load 850 lbs 
(385 kg) Passenger Weight 
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs  (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight 
550 lbs 
(249 kg)
Example2
Max Load 850 lbs 
(385 kg) Passenger Weight 
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs  (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight 
100 lbs 
(45 kg)
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