Hummer 2006 H3 User Manual

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There is also important information on the
Certification/Tire label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axles. See
“Certification/Tire Label” later in this section.

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit

1. Locate the statement “The combined weight

of occupants and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX pounds” on your vehicle’s placard.

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 XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.

4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of

cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if
the “XXX” 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.

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 of your vehicle.

See Towing a Trailer on page 4-58 for important
information on towing a trailer, towing safety,
and trailering tips.

Item

Description

Total

A

Vehicle Capacity
Weight for Example 1

=

1,000 lbs (453 kg)

B

Subtract
Occupant Weight
150 lbs (68 kg) x 2

=

300 lbs (136 kg)

C

Available Cargo
Weight =

700 lbs (317 kg)

Example 1

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