Honda Civic GX 2009 Owner's Manual page 16

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Carrying Cargo
(4)
The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For
example, if the ''XXX'' amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lb. passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs.
(1,400
750 (5
150) = 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, 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.
14
Before Driving
Example 1
Max Load (850 lbs)
Example 2
Max Load (850 lbs)
Example 3
Max Load (850 lbs)
In addition, the total weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, accessories,
cargo, and trailer tongue load must
not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Both
are on a label on the driver's
doorjamb.
Passenger Weight
Cargo Weight
(150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs)
(550 lbs)
Passenger Weight
Cargo Weight
(150 lbs x 4 = 600 lbs)
(250 lbs)
Passenger Weight
Cargo Weight
(150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs)
(100 lbs)

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