Before Driving

Vehicle Load Capacity

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When loading your vehicle, keep in mind that the total weight of the vehicle with passengers, cargo, and a trailer hitch must not exceed the maximum allowable value. Under any loading condition, the load on the front and rear axles must also not exceed the maximum allowable values. For maximum allowable gross vehicle weight and axle weights, see page 488.

For vehicles sold in Australia: When loading your vehicle, keep in mind that the total weight of the vehicle with passengers and cargo must not exceed the maximum allowable value.

The maximum allowable load is shown on page 488.

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WARNING

Exceeding the maximum allowable load capacity of the vehicle or improperly loading cargo may cause a traffic accident and result in injury or even death to the driver or passengers in the vehicle.

Do not exceed the maximum allowable load capacity when loading your vehicle, and do not violate any other limitations specified in this Owner's Manual.

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