luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 - 750
(5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
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Step 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 capa-
city calculated in step 4.
Example: steps 1 to 3
The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with
varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. The following examples use
a load limit of 1500 lbs (680 kg). This is for illustration purposes only. Make sure you are using
the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on your vehicle's Tire and Loading Information
placard (
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page 179).
The greater the combined weight of the occupants, the lower the maximum luggage load.
Step 1
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Combined maximum
weight of occupants and
cargo (data from the
Tire and Loading Infor-
mation placard)
1500 lbs (680 kg)
1500 lbs (680 kg)
1500 lbs (680 kg)
Step 2
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Number of people in the
vehicle (driver and
occupants)
5
3
1
Distribution of the
occupants
Front: 2
Rear: 3
Front: 1
Rear: 2
Front: 1
Weight of the occupants Occupant 1: 150 lbs
(68 kg)
Occupant 2: 180 lbs
(82 kg)
Occupant 3: 160 lbs
(73 kg)
Occupant 4: 140 lbs
(63 kg)
Occupant 5: 120 lbs
(54 kg)
Occupant 1: 200 lbs
(91 kg)
Occupant 2: 190 lbs
(86 kg)
Occupant 3: 150 lbs
(68 kg)
Occupant 1: 150 lbs
(68 kg)
Gross weight of all
occupants
750 lbs (340 kg)
540 lbs (245 kg)
150 lbs (68 kg)
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