Loading and Unloading Cargo
LOADING AND UNLOADING CARGO
WARNING
• Engage park brake before loading vehicle.
• Do not allow riders in the cargo bed.
• Reduce vehicle load and speed when driving up or down slopes or on uneven terrain.
• Do not exceed rated vehicle capacity. Rated capacity is for level surfaces only.
• Overloading can affect vehicle handling or cause component failure, resulting in loss of control of
vehicle and possible severe personal injury or death.
• Do not load tailgate. The tailgate should be in the upright position and latched securely while the
vehicle is in motion.
• To help avoid shifting vehicle load and possibly overturning the vehicle, avoid sudden starts, sudden
stops and abrupt turns. Make sure cargo is well secured.
• Avoid top-heavy loads. The center of gravity of load should never exceed 15 inches (38 cm) above
the bottom of the cargo bed.
• The cargo’s center of gravity may affect handling, steering, and braking of the vehicle. When the
vehicle is loaded, reduce speed and drive slowly in turns.
• Unload cargo bed before raising vehicle with a lift, hoist, or jack.
• Avoid stopping on a hill when loaded. If you must stop on a hill, avoid sudden starts, or rolling
backwards and stopping suddenly. Failure to heed this warning may cause vehicle to overturn,
possibly resulting in severe personal injury.
• Reduce speed and avoid sudden stops when backing up. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle
to overturn or flip over backwards.
• Maximum cargo load must be reduced by the weight of optional equipment.
Center and secure cargo as far forward as possible in the cargo bed. Do not overload the vehicle.
See Vehicle
Load Capacities on page 26 for vehicle capacities.
VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITIES
Maximum Occupant Capacity
The maximum occupant capacity is the maximum allowable weight for occupants (operator and passengers) to
operate the vehicle safely.
Gross Trailer Weight
Gross trailer weight is the combination of the trailer weight and the trailer load weight.
Maximum Payload Capacity
The maximum payload capacity is the maximum amount of load that the vehicle can haul in the front cargo
compartment and cargo bed and/or tow in a trailer. The combined weight of the front cargo compartment, bed load and
gross trailer weight cannot exceed the vehicle’s stated maximum payload capacity.
Vehicle Rated Capacity
The vehicle rated capacity is the maximum amount of weight the vehicle can carry, haul, and tow. This capacity
includes weight of occupants, front cargo compartment, bed load, and gross trailer weight.
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight
The maximum gross vehicle weight is the combination of the vehicle weight and the maximum vehicle capacity. The
stated maximum gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded to maintain safe vehicle operation.
Maximum payload capacity must be reduced accordingly when any option or accessory is installed on the vehicle.
See
following NOTE.
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2009 HUV 4214, HUV 4414, andHUV 4414-XP Owner’s Manual
