Black plate (10,1)Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087685) - 2015 -crc - 8/13/149-10 Driving and Operating“Steps for Determining CorrectLoad Limit–1. Locate the statement "Thecombined weight ofoccupants and cargo shouldnever exceed XXX kg orXXX lbs." on your vehicle'splacard.2. Determine the combinedweight of the driver andpassengers that will be ridingin your vehicle.3. Subtract the combinedweight of the driver andpassengers from XXX kg orXXX lbs.4. The resulting figure equalsthe available amount of cargoand luggage load capacity.For example, if the "XXX"amount equals 1400 lbs. andthere will be five 150 lbpassengers in your vehicle,the amount of available cargoand luggage load capacity is650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150)= 650 lbs.)5. Determine the combinedweight of luggage and cargobeing loaded on the vehicle.That weight may not safelyexceed the available cargoand luggage load capacitycalculated in Step 4.6. If your vehicle will be towinga trailer, load from your trailerwill be transferred to yourvehicle. Consult this manualto determine how thisreduces the available cargoand luggage load capacity ofyour vehicle.”See Trailer Towing on page 9-64for important information ontowing a trailer, towing safetyrules, and trailering tips.Example 11. Vehicle Capacity Weightfor Example 1 = 453 kg(1,000 lbs).2. Subtract Occupant Weight@ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 =136 kg (300 lbs).3. Available Occupant andCargo Weight = 317 kg(700 lbs).
