Chevrolet 2006 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual page 231

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
for your vehicle.
If your vehicle can tow a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on
page 4-36 for important information on towing a
trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips.
Example 1
Item Description
Maximum Vehicle
A Capacity Weight for
Example 1
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 150 lbs
(68 kg) 2
Available Occupant and
C
Cargo Weight
Total
1,000 lbs (453 kg)
300 lbs (136 kg)
700 lbs (317 kg)
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