Pontiac 2008 G8 Owner's Manual page 178

8-30 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 Step 4.
If your vehicle will be towing a
6.
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 9-85 for important
information on towing a
trailer, towing safety rules
and trailering tips.
Example 1
Vehicle Capacity Weight for
A.
Example 1 = 1,000 lbs
(453 kg).
Subtract Occupant Weight
B.
150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = 300 lbs
(136 kg).
Available Occupant and
C.
Cargo Weight = 700 lbs
(317 kg).
Example 2
Vehicle Capacity Weight for
A.
Example 2 = 1,000 lbs
(453 kg).
Subtract Occupant Weight
B.
150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 = 750 lbs
(340 kg).
Available Cargo
C.
Weight = 250 lbs (113 kg).