Loading

The maximum load on your vehicle's tires must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tires for your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire load carrying capacity if you follow the load conditions, tire size and cold tire inflation pressure specified on the tire and loading information label.

NOTE:

When the vehicle is loaded to its maximum capacity, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded.

For more information on GAWR, vehicle loading and towing a trailer, refer to the sections below.

To determine the maximum loading conditions for your vehicle, find the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs" on the Tire and Loading Information label. The total weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue weight (if applicable) must never exceed the weight specified here.

(1) Find the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs" on your vehicle's label.

(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.

(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.

(4) The resulting figure equals the available cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount is 1400 lbs and there will be five 150-lb passengers in your vehicle, the available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs)

(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight must not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.

(6) If your vehicle will tow a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Refer to this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.