GMC 2004 Sonoma Owner's Manual page 227

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX
pounds" on your vehicle placard.
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 XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available 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
650 lbs.).
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 of
your vehicle. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-55 for
information on towing a trailer, towing safety
rules and trailering tips.
750 (5 x 150) =
Example 1
Loading Your Vehicle
Item Description
Vehicle Capacity
A
Weight for Example 1
Subtract Occupant
B Weight @ 150 lbs
(76 kg) 2
Available Occupant and
C
Cargo Weight =
Total
1,000 lbs
(455 kg)
300 lbs (138 kg)
700 lbs (317 kg)
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