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A vehicle-specific Tire and
Loading Information label is
attached to the vehicle's center
pillar (B-pillar). With the driver
door open, you will find the label
attached below the door lock
post (striker). The Tire and
Loading Information label lists
the number of occupant seating
positions (A), and the maximum
vehicle capacity weight (B) in
kilograms and pounds. The
vehicle capacity weight includes
the weight of all occupants,
cargo, and all nonfactory
installed options.
The Tire and Loading
Information label also lists
the tire size of the original
equipment tires (C) and the
recommended cold tire inflation
pressures (D). For more
information on tires and inflation,
see
There is also important loading
information on the Certification
label. It tells you the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
and the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for the front and
rear axle, see Certification
Label later in this section.
Locate the statement
1.
The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs on your vehicle's
placard.
Determine the combined
2.
weight of the driver and
passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
Subtract the combined
3.
and
weight of the driver and
.
passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
The resulting figure equals
4.
the 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,
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