Chevrolet Pontiac Wave 2007 Owner's Manual page 254

4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the "Maximum Load" amount
equals 1400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be
five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg).
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.
Do not use your vehicle to tow a trailer. The
vehicle is not designed or intended for such a use.
Towing a trailer can adversely affect handling,
durability and fuel economy.
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Example 1
Item Description
Vehicle Capacity
A Weight or Maximum
Load, for Example 1 =
Subtract
B Occupant Weight
150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 =
Available Occupant
C
and Cargo Weight =
Total
1,000 lbs (453 kg)
300 lbs (136 kg)
700 lbs (317 kg)