Volkswagen Golf 2021 Owner's Manual page 298

Determining the correct load limit
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and No-
tice on page 269.
Never overload tires. The following
example illustrates how to deter-
mine the combined weight of all ve-
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit:
Locate the statement "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND
1. CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX LBS" on your vehicle's
placard (tire inflation pressure label) → page 276.
Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will
2.
be riding in your vehicle.
Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
3.
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity.
4. 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. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on
5. the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
If your vehicle is capable of towing a trailer: The load from your trailer
will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine
6.
how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
Check the tire sidewall to determine the load index specified for the
tire.
296 Tires and wheels
hicle occupants and luggage or other
vehicle payloads. Never overload the
vehicle!
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