Mercedes-Benz Metris Operator's Manual page 282

Loading the vehicle
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Example: Steps 1 to 3
The following table shows examples of how to calculate total load and cargo capacities with varying
seating configurations and number and size of occupants. The following examples use a maximum
load 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 .
Step 1 Combined maximum
weight of occupants
and cargo (data from
the Tire and Loading
Information placard)
Step 2 Number of people in
the vehicle (driver and
occupants)
Distribution of the
occupants
Weight of the occu-
pants
Gross weight of all
occupants
Step 3 Permissible load and
trailer load/nose-
weight (maximum per-
missible gross weight
from the Tire and
Loading Information
placard minus the
gross weight of all
occupants)
The greater the combined weight of the occupants, the lower the maximum luggage load.
You can find further information under: "Trailer tow hitch" (
Example 1 Example 2
1500 lbs 1500 lbs
(680 kg) (680 kg)
Example 1 Example 2
5 3
Front: 2 Front: 1
Rear: 3 Rear: 2
Occupant 1: Occupant 1:
150 lbs (68 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
Occupant 2: Occupant 2:
180 lbs (82 kg) 190 lbs (86 kg)
Occupant 3: Occupant 3:
160 lbs (73 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg)
Occupant 4:
140 lbs (63 kg)
Occupant 5:
120 lbs (54 kg)
750 lbs (340 kg) 540 lbs (245 kg)
Example 1 Example 2
1500 lbs 1500 lbs
(680 kg) Ò 750 lbs (680 kg) Ò 540 lbs
(340 kg) = (245 kg) =
750 lbs (340 kg) 960 lbs (435 kg)
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Example 3
1500 lbs
(680 kg)
Example 3
1
Front: 1
Occupant 1:
150 lbs (68 kg)
150 lbs (68 kg)
Example 3
1500 lbs
(680 kg) Ò 150 lbs
(68 kg) =
1350 lbs
(612 kg)