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be loaded into the vehicle. If the vehicle is used to tow a trailer, the trailer tongue weight must be included as part of the cargo load. This information is located on the Tire and Loading Infor- mation label. . Cargo capacity - permissible weight of cargo, the subtracted weight of occupants from the load limit. VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY vehicle shown as “The combined weight of occupants and cargo” on the Tire and Loading Information label. Do not exceed the number of occupants shown as “Seating Ca- pacity” on the Tire and Loading Information label. occupants and cargo”, add the weight of all occupants, then add the total luggage weight. Examples are shown in the following illustra- tion. STI0447 Steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement “The com- bined 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. Technical and consumer information 10-13 |