Pontiac 2005 Grand Prix User Manual

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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.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from

your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine how this reduces
the available cargo and luggage load capacity
for your vehicle.

If your vehicle can tow a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on
page 4-40
for important information on towing a
trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips.

Item

Description

Total

A

Maximum Vehicle
Capacity Weight
for Example 1

=

1,000 lbs (453 kg)

B

Subtract
Occupant Weight
150 lbs (68 kg)

×

2

=

300 lbs (136 kg)

C

Available Occupant
and Cargo Weight

=

700 lbs (317 kg)

Example 1

4-35

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