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Vehicle Load Limit

Two labels on your driver's door sill show how much weight your vehicle was designed to

carry: the Tire and Loading Information Label and the Certification Label.

Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining

your vehicle's weight ratings, from the vehicle's specifications and the Certification Label:

Base Curb Weight

This is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It

does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight

This is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your dealer plus any

aftermarket equipment.

Cargo Weight

This figure includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and

optional equipment.

GAW (Gross Axle Weight)

This is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight

and all payload.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

This is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear).

These numbers are shown on the Certification Label. The total load on each axle must

never exceed its GAWR.

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

This is the Base Curb Weight plus actual Cargo Weight plus passengers.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

This is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options,

equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the Certification Label located

on the driver's door sill.

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The loading information label

With spare tire

Type A

2C_TireLabel_1

Type B

2C_TireLabel_2

Type C

2C_TireLabel_3

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With Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)

Type A

2C_TireLabel_4

Type B

2C_TireLabel_5

Type C

2C_TireLabel_6

Vehicle capacity weight

5 persons: 860 lbs. (390 kg)

Vehicle capacity weight is the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo. If

your vehicle is equipped with a trailer, the combined weight includes the tongue load.

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Seating capacity

Total : 5 persons (Front seat : 2 persons, Rear seat : 3 persons)

Seating capacity is the maximum number of occupants including a driver, your vehicle

may carry. However, the seating capacity may be reduced based upon the weight of all of

the occupants, and the weight of the cargo being carried or towed. Do not overload the

vehicle as there is a limit to the total weight, or load limit including occupants and cargo,

the vehicle can carry.

Cargo capacity

The cargo capacity of your vehicle will increase or decrease depending on the weight and

the number of occupants and the tongue load, if your vehicle is equipped with a trailer.

Steps for determining correct load limit

1

Locate the statement "The combined 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 example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lbs.

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 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.

WARNING

Do not overload the vehicle as there is a limit to the total weight, or load limit, including

occupants and cargo, the vehicle can carry. Overloading can shorten the life of the

vehicle. If the GVWR or the GAWR is exceeded, parts on the vehicle can break, and it can

change the handling of your vehicle. These could cause you to lose control and result in

an accident.

Passenger

Weight

(150 lbs. × 2 =

300 lbs.)

(68 kg × 2 =

136 kg)

Example 1

≥

+

Maximum

Load

(880 lbs.)

(400 kg)

Cargo Weight

(580 lbs.)

(264 kg)

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Passenger

Weight

(150 lbs. × 5 =

750 lbs.)

(68 kg × 5 =

340 kg)

Example 2

≥

+

Maximum

Load

(880 lbs.)

(400 kg)

Cargo Weight

(130 lbs.)

(60 kg)

Passenger

Weight

(172 lbs. × 5 =

860 lbs.)

(78 kg × 5 =

390 kg)

Example 3

≥

+

Maximum

Load

(880 lbs.)

(400 kg)

Cargo Weight

(20 lbs.)

(10 kg)

Certification label

2C_CertificationLabel

The certification label is located on the driver's door sill at the center pillar and shows

the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle. This is called the GVWR (Gross

Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel

and cargo.

This label also tells you the maximum weight that can be supported by the front and rear

axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

The total weight of the vehicle, including all occupants, accessories, cargo, and trailer

tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle

Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need

to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Be sure to spread out your load equally

on both sides of the centerline.

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WARNING

Overloading

• Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, the GAWR for either the front or rear axle and

vehicle capacity weight. Exceeding these ratings can affect your vehicle's handling and

braking ability, and cause an accident.

• Do not overload your vehicle. Overloading your vehicle can cause heat buildup in your

vehicle's tires and possible tire failure, increased stopping distances and poor vehicle

handling-all of which may result in a collision.

NOTICE

Overloading your vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by your

warranty. Do not overload your vehicle.

WARNING

If you carry items inside your vehicle (for example, suitcases, tools, packages, or anything

else), they are moving as fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there

is a crash, the items will keep going and can cause an injury if they strike the driver or a

passenger.

• Put items in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly.

• Do not stack items, like suitcases, inside the vehicle above the tops of the seats.

• Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle.

• When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it.

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