Load carrying, General information, Load limit – FORD 2014 Fiesta v.2 User Manual

Page 148: General information load limit, Payload

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GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNINGS

Use load securing straps to an
approved standard, e.g. DIN.

Make sure that you secure all loose
items properly.

Place luggage and other loads as low
and as far forward as possible within
the luggage or loadspace.

Do not drive with the liftgate or rear
door open. Exhaust fumes may enter
your vehicle.

Do not exceed the maximum front
and rear axle loads for your vehicle.
See Vehicle Certification Label

(page 237).

Do not allow items to contact the
rear windows.

LOAD LIMIT

Vehicle Loading - with and

without a Trailer

This section will guide you in the

proper loading of your vehicle,

trailer or both, to keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design

rating capability, with or without
a trailer. Properly loading your

vehicle will provide maximum

return of vehicle design

performance. Before loading your

vehicle, familiarize yourself with
the following terms for
determining your vehicle’s weight
ratings, with or without a trailer,
from the vehicle’s Tire Label or
Safety Compliance Certification
Label:

Base Curb Weight - is the weight
of the vehicle including a full tank
of fuel and all standard
equipment. It does not include
passengers, cargo, or optional

equipment.
Vehicle Curb Weight - is the

weight of your new vehicle when
you picked it up from your

authorized dealer plus any

aftermarket equipment.

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PAYLOAD

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Fiesta (CCT) Vehicles Built From: 01-04-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013

Load Carrying

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