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Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit -

1
Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs'' on your vehicle's placard.
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 amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lbs. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
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 More Details.
6
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, 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 of your vehicle.
WARNING

Loose cargo

Do not travel with unsecured blunt objects in the passenger compartment of your vehicle (e.g. suit cases or unsecured child seats). These items may strike an occupant during a sudden stop or crash.

Example 1

Item

Description

Total

A

Vehicle Capacity Weight

849 lbs.

(385 kg)

B

Subtract Occupant Weight

150 lbs. (68 kg)×2

300 lbs.

(136 kg)

C

Available Cargo and Luggage weight

549 lbs.

(249 kg)
Example 2

Item

Description

Total

A

Vehicle Capacity Weight

849 lbs.

(385 kg)

B

Subtract Occupant Weight

150 lbs. (68 kg)×5

750 lbs.

(340 kg)

C

Available Cargo and Luggage weight

99 lbs.

(45 kg)
Example 3

Item

Description

Total

A

Vehicle Capacity Weight

849 lbs.

(385 kg)

B

Subtract Occupant Weight

161 lbs. (73 kg)×5

805 lbs.

(365 kg)

C

Available Cargo and Luggage weight

44 lbs.

(20 kg)

Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight.