(4)The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, 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.]
(5)Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. For
safety, that weight must not exceed the avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity calcu-
lated 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.
LOADING TIPS
There are luggage hooks located in the cargo
area. The luggage hooks can be used to secure
cargo with ropes or other types of straps.
쐌 The GVW must not exceed GVWR or
GAWR as specified on the C.M.V.S.S. certi-
fication label.
쐌 Do not load the front and rear axle to the
GAWR. Doing so will exceed the GVWR.
WARNING
쐌 Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.
쐌 Do not load your vehicle any heavier
than the GVWR or the maximum front
and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts on
your vehicle can break, or it can
change the way your vehicle handles.
This could result in loss of control
and cause personal injury.
쐌 Overloading not only can shorten the
life of your vehicle and the tire, but
can also cause unsafe vehicle han-
dling and longer braking distances.
This may cause a premature tire fail-
ure which could result in a serious
accident and personal injury. Failures
caused by overloading are not cov-
ered by the vehicle’s warranty.
PAYLOAD WEIGHT CAPACITY
The payload weight capacity is the maximum
total weight of passengers, optional equipment
(air conditioning, trailer hitch, etc.) and cargo
that your vehicle is designed to carry.
Before driving a loaded vehicle, confirm that you
do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) for your vehicle. See “Vehicle loading
information” earlier in this section for details.
Also check tires for proper inflation pressures.
See the Tire and Loading Information label af-
fixed to the driver’s side center pillar.
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