Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit1. Locate the statement “The combined weight ofoccupants and cargo should never exceedXXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard.2. Determine the combined weight of the driverand passengers that will be riding in yourvehicle.3. Subtract the combined weight of the driverand passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.4. The resulting figure equals the availableamount of cargo and luggage load capacity.For example, if the “XXX” amount equals1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbpassengers in your vehicle, the amount ofavailable cargo and luggage load capacity is650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).5. Determine the combined weight of luggageand cargo being loaded on the vehicle.That weight may not safely exceed theavailable cargo and luggage load capacitycalculated in Step 4.6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the loadfrom your trailer will be transferred to yourvehicle. Consult this manual to determine howthis reduces the available cargo and luggageload capacity of your vehicle.Your vehicle is neither designed nor intendedto tow a trailer.Item Description TotalA Vehicle CapacityWeight for Example 1 = 400 lbs (181 kg)BSubtract OccupantWeight @ 150 lbs(68 kg) x 1 =150 lbs (68 kg)C Available Occupant andCargo Weight = 250 lbs (113 kg)Example 15-24
