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VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION

WARNING

∙ It is extremely dangerous to

ride in a cargo area inside a ve-

hicle. In a collision, people riding

in these areas are more likely to

be seriously injured or killed.

∙ Do not allow people to ride in

any area of your vehicle that is

not equipped with seats and

seat belts.

∙ Be sure everyone in your vehicle

is in a seat and using a seat belt

properly.

∙ GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - curb

weight plus the combined weight

of passengers and cargo.

∙ Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load

limit, Total load capacity - maxi-

mum total weight limit specified

of the load (passengers and

cargo) for the vehicle. This is the

maximum combined weight of

occupants and cargo that can be

loaded into the vehicle. If the ve-

hicle is used to tow a trailer, the

trailer tongue weight must be in-

cluded as part of the cargo load.

This information is located on the

Tire and Loading Information la-

bel.

∙ GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-

ing) - maximum total combined

weight of the unloaded vehicle,

passengers, luggage, hitch, trailer

tongue load and any other op-

tional equipment. This informa-

tion is located on the C.M.V.S.S.

certification label.

∙ GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) -

maximum weight (load) limit

specified for the front or rear axle.

This information is located on the

C.M.V.S.S. certification label.

TERMS

∙ Cargo capacity

-

permissible

weight of cargo, the subtracted

weight of occupants from the

load limit.

It is important to familiarize yourself

with the following terms before

loading your vehicle:

∙ GCWR (Gross Combined Weight

rating) - The maximum total

weight rating of the vehicle, pas-

sengers, cargo, and trailer.

∙ Curb Weight (actual weight of

your vehicle) - vehicle weight in-

cluding: standard parts, fluids,

emergency tools, and spare tire

assembly. This weight does not

include passengers and cargo.

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3. After loading (cargo and pas-

sengers), re-weigh your vehicle

to determine if either GVWR or

GAWR for your vehicle is ex-

ceeded. If GVWR is exceeded, re-

move cargo as necessary. If ei-

ther the front or rear GAWR is

exceeded, shift the load or re-

move cargo as necessary.

DETERMINING VEHICLE LOAD

CAPACITY

The load capacity of this vehicle is

determined by weight, not by avail-

able cargo space. For example, a lug-

gage rack, bike carrier, car-top car-

rier or similar equipment does not

increase load carrying capacity of

your vehicle.

To determine vehicle load capacity:

Vehicle weight can be determined

by using a commercial-grade scale,

found at places such as a truck stop,

gravel quarry, grain elevator, or a

scrap metal recycling facility.

1. Determine the curb weight of

your vehicle.

2. Compare the curb weight

amount to the GVWR specified

for your vehicle to determine

how much more weight your ve-

hicle can carry.

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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

lbs. or XXX kg” on your vehicle’s

Tire and Loading Information la-

bel.

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 lbs. or XXX kg.

4. The resulting figure equals the

available amount of cargo and

luggage load capacity. For ex-

ample, if the XXX amount equals

1,400 lbs. and there will be five

150 lbs. passengers in your ve-

hicle, the amount of available

cargo and luggage load capac-

ity is 650 lbs. (1,400-750 (5 X 150) =

650 lbs.) or (640-340 (5 X 70) =

300 kg.)

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Example

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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.

MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS

WARNING

Secure loose items to prevent

weight shifts that could affect the

balance of your vehicle.When the ve-

hicle is loaded, drive to a scale and

weigh the front and the rear wheels

separately to determine axle loads.

Individual axle loads should not ex-

ceed either of the Gross Axle Weight

Ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle

loads should not exceed the Gross

Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These

ratings are given on the vehicle cer-

tification label. If weight ratings are

exceeded, move or remove items to

bring all weights below the ratings.

∙ Properly secure all cargo with

ropes or straps to help prevent

it from sliding or shifting. Do not

place cargo higher than the

seatbacks. In a sudden stop or

collision, unsecured cargo could

cause personal injury.

∙ Do not load your vehicle any

heavier than the GVWR or the

maximum front and rear

GAWRs. If you do, parts of your

vehicle can break, tire damage

could occur, or it can change the

way your vehicle handles. This

could result in loss of control

and cause personal injury.

Overloading and improper load-

ing not only can shorten the life

of your vehicle and the tire, but

can also cause unsafe vehicle

handling and longer braking dis-

tances. This may cause a prema-

ture tire failure which could re-

sult in a serious accident and

personal injury. Failures caused

by overloading are not covered

by the vehicle’s warranty.

Before driving a loaded vehicle, con-

firm that you do not exceed the

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

or the Gross Axle Weight Rating

(GAWR) for your vehicle. For addi-

tional information, refer to “Measure-

ment of weights” in this section.

Also check tires for proper inflation

pressures. For additional informa-

tion, refer to “Tire and Loading Infor-

mation label” in this section.

∙

LOADING TIPS

∙ The GVW must not exceed GVWR

or GAWR as specified on the C.M-

.V.S.S. certification label.

∙ Do not load the front and rear

axle to the GAWR. Doing so will

exceed the GVWR.

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