Chevrolet 2011 Impala Owner's Manual page 222

9-14 Driving and Operating
Determine the combined
5.
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 Step³4.
If your vehicle will be towing
6.
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 Trailer Towing on page 9 45
for important information on
towing a trailer, towing safety
rules, and trailering tips.
Example 1
A. Maximum Vehicle Capacity
Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg
(1,000 lbs)
B. Subtract Occupant Weight @
68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg
(300 lbs)
C. Available Occupant and Cargo
Weight = 317 kg (700 lbs)
Example 2
A. Maximum Vehicle Capacity
Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg
(1,000 lbs)
B. Subtract Occupant Weight @
68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg
(750 lbs)
C. Available Cargo
Weight = 113 kg (250 lbs)