TOYOTA 2012 Tacoma - Manual (Page 188)

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2-5. Driving information
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Capacity and distribution
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity)
− (Total weight of occupants)
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 lug-
gage 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 × 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.
CAUTION
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When you secure cargo with the deck rails
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Spread out tie-down/support locations evenly along the length of the
rails.
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Do not exceed a total tensile load of 440 lb. (200 kg) per deck rail.
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To prevent luggage or cargo from sliding forward during braking, make
sure the deck rail accessories such as storage box are securely
attached on the deck rails.