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VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT
Steps for determining correct
5. Determine the combined weight of
load limit
luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may
1. Locate the statement "The com-
not safely exceed the available
1
X
X
X
bined weight of occupants and
cargo and luggage load capacity
X
X
X
cargo should never exceed XXX
calculated in Step 4.
kg or XXX lbs.'' on your vehicle's
2
/
/
/
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trail-
placard.
/
er, load from your trailer will be
XXXX/XXXXX
XXX
XX psi
2. Determine the combined weight of
/ XXXX/XXXXX
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
XXX
XX psi
3
the driver and passengers that will
/
this manual to determine how this
XXXX/XXXXX
XXX
XX psi
be riding in your vehicle.
reduces the available cargo and
3. Subtract the combined weight of
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luggage load capacity of your
6KMN5003
the driver and passengers from
vehicle.
Tire and loading information
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
label
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4. The resulting figure equals the
The tire label located on the driver's
available amount of cargo and lug-
door sill gives the original tire size,
gage load capacity. For example, if
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cold tire pressures recommended for
the "XXX" amount equals 635 kg
your vehicle, the number of people
(1400 lbs), and there will be five
that can be in your vehicle and vehi-
7
68 kg (150 lbs) passengers in your
cle capacity weight.
vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity
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is 295 kg (650 lbs).
635-340 (5 x 68) = 650 kg) or
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 295 lbs.
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Driving tips
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
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2
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A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
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C190F01JM
C190F02JM
C190F03JM
Item
Description
Total
Item
Description
Total
Item
Description
Total
5
Vehicle Capacity
1400 lbs
Vehicle Capacity 1400 lbs
Vehicle Capacity 1400 lbs
A
A
A
Weight
(635 kg)
Weight
(635 kg)
Weight
(635 kg)
6
Subtract Occupant
Subtract Occupant
Subtract Occupant
300 lbs
750 lbs
860 lbs
B
Weight
B
Weight
B
Weight
(136 kg)
(340 kg)
(390 kg)
7
150 lbs (68 kg) × 2
150 lbs (68 kg) × 5
172 lbs (78 kg) × 5
Available Cargo and
1100 lbs
Available Cargo and 650 lbs
Available Cargo and 540 lbs
C
C
C
8
Luggage weight
(499 kg)
Luggage weight (295 kg)
Luggage weight (245 kg)
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Driving tips
Refer to your vehicle's tire and load-
Compliance label
WARNING - Over loading
ing information label for specific
The compliance label is located on
information about your vehicle's
• Never exceed the GVWR for
the driver's door sill.
capacity weight and seating posi-
1
your vehicle, or the GAWR for
The label shows the size of your orig-
tions. The combined weight of the
either the front or rear axle.
inal tires and the inflation pressures
driver, passengers and cargo should
• Do not load your vehicle any
needed to obtain the gross weight
2
never exceed your vehicle's capacity
heavier than the GVWR, or
capacity of your vehicle. This is
weight.
either the maximum front or
called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle
rear GAWR. If you do, parts on
3
Weight Rating). The GVWR includes
your vehicle can break, and it
the weight of the vehicle, all occu-
can change the way your vehi-
pants, fuel and cargo.
4
cle handles. This could cause
This label also tells you the maxi-
you to lose control and crash.
mum weights that can be supported
Also, overloading can shorten
5
by the front and rear axles, called
the life of your vehicle.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
To find out the actual loads on your
6
front and rear axles, you need to go
to a weigh station and weigh your
dealer can help you with
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this. Be sure to spread out your load
equally on both sides of the center-
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line.
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Driving tips
✽ NOTICE
WARNING - Loose cargo
• Overloading your vehicle may
Items you carry inside your
cause damage. Repairs would not
1
vehicle can strike and injure
be covered by your warranty. Do
people in a sudden stop or turn,
not overload your vehicle.
or in a crash.
• Using heavier suspension compo-
2
nents to get added durability
• Put things in the cargo area of
might not change your weight rat-
your vehicle. Try to spread the
3
ings. Ask your dealer to help you
weight evenly.
load your vehicle the right way.
• Never stack items, like suit-
cases, inside the vehicle
4
The label will help you decide how
above the tops of the seats.
much cargo and installed equipment
• Do not leave an unsecured
your vehicle can carry.
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child restraint in your vehicle.
• When you carry something
If you carry items inside your vehicle
inside the vehicle, secure it.
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- like suitcases, tools, packages, or
• Do not drive with a seat folded
anything else - they are moving as
down unless necessary.
fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop
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or turn quickly, or if there is a crash,
the items will keep going and can
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cause an injury if they strike the driv-
er or a passenger.
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