Saturn 2009 VUE - Manual (Page 233)

Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs”
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 kg or XXX lbs.
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 for your vehicle.
See Towing a Trailer on
page 4-35 for important
information on towing a trailer,
towing safety rules, and
trailering tips.
A. 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
Driving Your Vehicle 4-29