Cadillac DTS 2011 Owner's Manual page 298

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 of your vehicle.
If your vehicle can tow a trailer, see Towing a
Trailer for important information on towing a
trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips.
5-20
Example 1
Item Description
Vehicle Capacity
A 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)