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The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity.
The maximum load limit for your car
is 400 lbs (185 kg). This figure
includes the total weight of all
occupants, cargo, and accessories
weight.
Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passenger from 400
lbs (185 kg).
For example, if there will be two 150
lbs(70kg)occupantsinyourcar,the
amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 100 lbs (45
kg).
2 150 lbs (70 kg) = 300 lbs (140
kg)
400 lbs (185 kg) 300 lbs (140 kg) =
100 lbs (45 kg)
Following are the steps for
determining the correct cargo and
luggage load limit.
Locate the statement, ‘‘the
combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed 400 lbs
(185 kg)’’ on your car’s placard (on
the driver’s doorjamb).
Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passenger that
will be riding in your car. (Two is
the seating capacity of your car.)
Determine the combined weight
of accessories, luggage, and cargo
beingloadedinthevehicle.The
weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in step 4 [100
lbs(45kg)inthisexample].
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Carrying Cargo
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Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this
manual.
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