Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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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 vehicle, 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 luggage 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, 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.
Check the tire sidewall to determine the load index specified for the tire.
UTQG classification
Please first read and note the introductory
information and heed the WARNINGS →
Introduction
Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Quality
grades can be found where applicable on the
tire sidewall between the tread shoulder and
maximum section width. Example: