Chevrolet Malibu 2024 Owner's Manual page 173

172 Driving and Operating
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
Locate the statement "The combined
1.
weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs." on your vehicle s placard.
Determine the combined weight of
2.
the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
Subtract the combined weight of the
3.
driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lbs.
The resulting figure equals the
4.
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. 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
5.
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, 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 Trailer Towing 0 215 for important
information on towing a trailer, towing
safety rules, and trailering tips.
If aftermarket accessories are installed on
the vehicle, for example a rooftop carrier, be
sure to add the weight of all installed
accessories to the combined weight of
luggage and cargo.
Example 1
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1
= 453 kg (1,000 lb)
Then subtract Accessory Weight, for
example a rooftop cargo box =
15.8 kg (35 lb)
2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg
(150 lb) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lb)
3. Remaining available capacity for Cargo
Weight = 301.2 kg (665 lb)
Example 2
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2
= 453 kg (1,000 lb)
Then subtract Accessory Weight, for
example a rooftop cargo box =
18.1 kg (40 lb)