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.

6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the 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

for your vehicle.

See Towing a Trailer on page 4-39 for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips.

Example 1

Item

Description

Total

A

Vehicle Capacity Weight

1,000 lbs (453 kg)

 

for Example 1 =

 

 

Subtract Occupant

 

B

Weight 150 lbs

300 lbs (136 kg)

 

(68 kg) 2 =

 

C

Available Occupant and

700 lbs (317 kg)

Cargo Weight =

 

 

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