GMC 2008 Acadia User Manual

Page 295

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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.

See Towing a Trailer on page 4-30 for important
information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules,
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)

×

2

=

300 lbs (136 kg)

C

Available Occupant
and Cargo Weight

=

700 lbs (317 kg)

Example 1

4-23

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