FORD 2013 C-MAX Hybrid v.1 - Manual (Page 178)

LOAD LIMIT
Vehicle Loading
This section will guide you in the
proper loading of your vehicle to
keep your loaded vehicle weight
within its design rating capability.
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 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.
E143816
PAYLOAD
Payload - is the combined weight
of cargo and passengers that the
vehicle is carrying. The maximum
payload for your vehicle can be
found on the Tire Label on the
B-Pillar or the edge of the driver
door (vehicles exported outside
the US and Canada may not have
a Tire Label). Look for “THE
COMBINED WEIGHT OF
OCCUPANTS AND CARGO
SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX
kg OR XXX lb.” for maximum
payload. The payload listed on the
Tire Label is the maximum
payload for the vehicle as built by
the assembly plant. If you install
any aftermarket or
authorized-dealer installed
equipment on the vehicle, you
must subtract the weight of the
equipment from the payload listed
on the Tire Label in order to
determine the new payload.
175
Load Carrying