Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class 2015 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 264)

Example: steps 1 to 3
The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with
varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. The following examples use
a load limit of 1 500 lbs (680 kg). This is for illustration purposes only. Make sure you are
using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on your vehicle's Tire and Loading Information
placard (
Y
page 261).
The greater the combined weight of the occupants, the lower the maximum luggage load.
Step 1
Example 1 Example 2
Combined maximum weight of
occupants and cargo (data from
the Tire and Loading Information
placard)
1500 lbs (680 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg)
Step 2
Example 1 Example 2
Number of people in the vehicle
(driver and occupants)
1 2
Weight of the occupants Occupant 1: 175 lbs
(80 kg)
Occupant 1: 175 lbs
(80 kg)
Occupant 2: 195 lbs
(88 kg)
Gross weight of all occupants 175 lbs (80 kg) 370 lbs (168 kg)
Step 3
Example 1 Example 2
Permissible load (maximum
gross vehicle weight rating from
the Tire and Loading Information
placard minus the gross weight
of all occupants)
1500 lbs (680 kg)
Ò175 lbs (80 kg) =
1325 lbs (600 kg)
1500 lbs (680 kg)
Ò370 lbs (168 kg) =
1130 lbs (512 kg)
Vehicle identification plate
Even if you have calculated the total cargo
carefully, you should still make sure that the
gross vehicle weight rating and the gross axle
weight rating are not exceeded. Details can
be found on the vehicle identification plate on
the B-pillar on the driver's side of the vehicle
(
Y
page 260).
Gross vehicle weight: the gross weight of
the vehicle, all passengers, cargo and trailer
load/noseweight (if applicable) must not
exceed the permissible gross vehicle weight.
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