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Vehicle capacity weight:

5 persons : 420 kg (930 lbs.)

7 persons : 506 kg (1120 lbs.)

Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-

mum 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)

- 7 persons

(Front seat : 2 persons,

Rear seat : 5 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.

VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT

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Tire and loading information label

The label located on the driver's door sill gives the original tire size, cold

tire pressures recommended for your vehicle, the number of people that

can be in your vehicle and vehicle capacity weight.

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Towing capacity:

- 2.4L Engine

With/without trailer brakes

: 750 kg (1650 lbs.)

- 3.5L Engine

Without trailer brakes

: 750 kg (1650 lbs.)

With trailer brakes

- without trailer package

: 907kg (2000 lbs.)

- with trailer package

: 1588 kg (3500 lbs.)

Towing capacity is the maximum

trailer weight including its cargo

weight, your vehicle can tow.

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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.

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Steps for determining correct load

limit

1. Locate the statement "The com-

bined 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 lug-

gage load capacity. For example, if

the "XXX" amount equals 635 kg

(1400 lbs.) and there will be five 68

kg (150 lbs.) passengers in your

vehicle, the amount of available

cargo and luggage load capacity

is 295 kg (650 lbs).

(635-340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg or

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 trail-

er, 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.

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Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight

and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's

capacity weight.

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Item Description Total

Vehicle Capacity 635 kg

Weight (1400 lbs)

Subtract Occupant

B Weight

136 kg

68 kg (150 lbs) × 2

(300 lbs)

Available Cargo and

499 kg

Luggage weight (1100 lbs)

Example 1

A B C

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Item Description Total

Vehicle Capacity 635 kg

Weight (1400 lbs)

Subtract Occupant

B Weight

340 kg

68 kg (150 lbs) × 5

(750 lbs)

Available Cargo and

295 kg

Luggage weight (650 lbs)

A B C

Example 2

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Item Description Total

Vehicle Capacity 635 kg

Weight (1400 lbs)

Subtract Occupant

B Weight

390 kg

78 kg (172 lbs) × 5

(860 lbs)

Available Cargo and

245 kg

Luggage weight (540 lbs)

A B C

Example 3

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Certification label

The certification label is located on

the driver's door sill at the center pil-

lar.

This label 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 maxi-

mum weight that can be supported

by the front and rear axles, called

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.Your dealer can help you with

this. Be sure to spread out your load

equally on both sides of the center-

line.

The label will help you decide how

much cargo and installed equipment

your vehicle can carry.

If you carry items inside your vehicle

- like 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 driv-

er or a passenger.

WARNING - Over loading

• Never exceed the GVWR for

your vehicle, the GAWR for

either the front or rear axle

and vehicle capacity weight.

Exceeding these ratings can

cause an accident or vehicle

damage. You can calculate the

weight of your load by weigh-

ing the items (or people)

before putting them in the

vehicle. Be careful not to over-

load your vehicle.

• Do not load your vehicle any

heavier than the GVWR, either

the maximum front or rear

GAWR and vehicle capacity

weight. If you do, parts,

including tires on your vehicle

can break, and it can change

the way your vehicle handles

and braking ability. This could

cause you to lose control and

crash. Also, overloading can

shorten the life of your vehi-

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WARNING

• Overloading your vehicle can

cause heat buildup in your

vehicle's tires and possible

tire failure that could lead to a

crash.

• Overloading your vehicle can

cause increased stopping dis-

tances that could lead to a

crash.

• A crash resulting from poor

handling vehicle damage, tire

failure, or increased stopping

distances could result in seri-

ous injury or death.

WARNING - Loose cargo

Items you carry inside your

vehicle can strike and injure

occupants in a sudden stop or

turn, or in a crash.

• Put items in the cargo area of

your vehicle. Try to spread the

weight evenly.

• Never stack items, like suit-

cases, 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.

• Do not drive with a seat folded

down unless necessary.

CAUTION

• Overloading your vehicle may

cause damage. Repairs would

not be covered by your warran-

ty. Do not overload your vehicle.

• Using heavier suspension com-

ponents to get added durability

might not change your weight

ratings. Ask your dealer to help

you load your vehicle the right

way.

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