Chevrolet Pontiac Wave 2005 Owner's Manual page 174

The Tire and Loading Information label is attached to
the driver's side, center pillar, below the door latch.
There is also important loading information on the
Certification label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) for the front and rear axle; see "Certification
Label" later in this section.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the "Maximum Load" amount on the tire
and loading information label.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and
passengers from the "Maximum Load" amount.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the
"Maximum Load" amount equals 1400 lbs (635 kg)
and there will be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg).
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.
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Example 1
Item Description
Vehicle Capacity Weight
A or Maximum Load, 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)