Toyota Matrix 2009 Owner's Manual page 354

2 -5 . Driving inform a t ion
Ve hicle loa d lim it s
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
Total load capacity: 850 lb. (385 kg)
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Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
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Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Towing capacity: 1500 lb. (680 kg)
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n Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.
Total load capacity and seating capacity
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These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (→P. 312)
CAUTION
Overloading the vehicle
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Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
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