Take notice of the following information about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:
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 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 (5x50) =
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, 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.
Calculation formula for your vehicle
- Cargo capacity
- Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight)
When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in
your vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight)
of B lb. (kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity
will be C lb. (kg) as follows:
B*2 lb. (kg) - A*1 lb. (kg) = C*3 lb. (kg)
*1: A = Weight of people
*2: B = Total load capacity
*3: C = Available cargo and luggage load
In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of
D lb. (kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced
E lb. (kg) as follows:
C lb. (kg) - D*4 lb. (kg) = E*5 lb. (kg)
*4: D = Additional weight of people
*5: E = Available cargo and luggage load
As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount
that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. In
other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an
excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus
cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on
your vehicle.
| WARNING ■Things that must not be carried in the luggage
compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage
compartment:
- Receptacles containing gasoline
- Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly,
may block the driver's vision, or may result in items hitting the driver
or
passengers, possibly causing an accident.
- Do not stack anything behind the front seats higher than the
seatbacks.
- Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
- At the feet of the driver
- On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
- On the instrument panel
- On the dashboard
- On the auxiliary box or tray that has no lid
- Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
- Never allow anyone to ride in the rear deck. It is not designed
for passengers.
They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly
fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer death or
serious
bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or
an accident.
■Capacity and distribution
- Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total
vehicle
weight rating.
- Even if the total load of occupant's weight and the cargo load
is less
than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly.
Improper
loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which
may cause death or serious injury.
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