Pontiac 2008 Grand Prix Owner's Manual page 258

The resulting figure equals the available
4.
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
Determine the combined weight of luggage
5.
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load
6.
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 4-29 for important information
on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and
trailering tips.
4-24
750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
Example 1
Item Description
Maximum Vehicle
A Capacity Weight for
Example 1
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 150 lbs
(68 kg) 2
Available Occupant
C
and Cargo Weight
Total
1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
300 lbs (136 kg)
700 lbs (317 kg)