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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 lb passengers in your vehi-
cle, the amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400
– 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
5) Determine the combined weight of lug-
gage 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 trans-
ferred to your vehicle. Consult this man-
ual to determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity for your vehicle.
If your vehicle can tow a trailer, refer to
“Towing a Trailer” in this section for impor-
tant information on towing a trailer, towing
safety rules, and trailering tips.
Example 1
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Example 2
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Item Descripion Total
A
Maximum Vehicle
Capacity Weight for
Example 1 =
1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
B
Subtract Occupant
Weight 150 lbs (68
kg) x 2 =
300 lbs
(136 kg)
C
Available Occupant
and Cargo Weight =
700 lbs
(317 kg)
Item Descripion Total
A
Maximum Vehicle
Capacity Weight for
Example 2 =
1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
B
Subtract Occupant
Weight 150 lbs (68
kg) x 2 =
750 lbs
(340 kg)
C
Available Occupant
Weight =
250 lbs
(113 kg)