Cadillac 2005 CTS Owner's Manual page 269

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, the 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.
If your vehicle can tow a trailer, see Towing a Trailer
on page 4-40 for important information on towing a
trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips.
Example 1
Item Description
Vehicle Capacity
A
Weight for Example 1 =
Subtract
B Occupant Weight
150 lbs (68 kg)
Available Occupant
C
and Cargo Weight =
Total
1,000 lbs (453 kg)
300 lbs (136 kg)
2
700 lbs (317 kg)
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