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the cement to your home? If you and your friend each weigh 220 lb.

(99 kg), the calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1400 -

440 - 1200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not have enough cargo capacity to carry

that much weight. In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg -

(2 x 99 kg) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 540 = -103 kg. You will need to

reduce the load weight by at least 240 lb. (104 kg).

If you remove 3-100 lb.

(45 kg) cement bags, then the load calculation would be:

1400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 900 = 60 lb. Now you have

the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home.

In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) -

(9x45kg)=635-198-405=32kg.

The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your

vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross

Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance

Certification Label found on the edge of the driver’s door.

Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and

utility-type vehicles

For important information regarding safe operation of this type

of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in

the Driving chapter of this Owner’s Guide.

Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles.

Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping

distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle.

Your vehicle can haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars.

Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and

people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle.

TRAILER TOWING

Trailer towing with your vehicle may require the use of a trailer tow

option package.

Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, transaxle,

axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. For your safety and to maximize

vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment while towing.

Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure:

• Stay within your vehicle’s load limits.

• Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to Preparing to

tow in this chapter.

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