Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit - Chevrolet 2006 Optra Owner's Manual

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit

1. Locate the "Maximum Load" amount printed on
the Tire and Loading Information label.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and
passengers from the maximum load amount,
shown in pounds and kilograms.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the
"maximum load" 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).
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.
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Example 1
Item Description
Vehicle Maximum Load
A
for Example 1 =
Subtract Occupant
B Weight 150 lbs
(68 kg) × 2 =
Available Occupant and
C
Cargo Weight =
Total
1,000 lbs (453 kg)
300 lbs (136 kg)
700 lbs (317 kg)