Vehicle Load Capacities
WARNING
• Avoid top-heavy loads. The center of gravity of load should never exceed 15 inches (38 cm) above
the bottom of the cargo bed.
• The cargo’s center of gravity may affect handling, steering, and braking of the vehicle. When the
vehicle is loaded, reduce speed and drive slowly in turns.
• Unload cargo bed before raising vehicle with a lift, hoist, or jack.
• Avoid stopping on a hill when loaded. If you must stop on a hill, avoid sudden starts, or rolling
backwards and stopping suddenly. Failure to heed this warning may cause vehicle to overturn,
possibly resulting in severe personal injury.
• Maximum cargo load must be reduced by the weight of optional equipment.
Center and secure cargo as far forward as possible in the cargo bed. Do not overload the vehicle.
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Load Capacities on page 29.
VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITIES
Occupant Capacity
The occupant capacity is the maximum allowable weight for occupants (operator and passengers) to operate
the vehicle safely.
Cargo Capacity
The cargo capacity is the maximum amount of load that the vehicle can haul in the front cargo compartment and cargo
bed, and, if pulling a trailer, includes the trailer tongue weight. Cargo capacity must be reduced accordingly when
any option or accessory is installed on the vehicle.
See following NOTE.
NOTE:
A standard vehicle with a cab accessory that weighs 235 lb. (107 kg) must reduce its available cargo
capacity by 235 lb. (107 kg).
Trailer Tongue Weight
The maximum allowable amount of weight exerted by the trailer tongue onto the trailer hitch.
Gross Trailer Weight
Gross trailer weight is the combination of the trailer weight and the trailer load weight.
Vehicle Rated Capacity
The vehicle rated capacity is the maximum amount of weight on the vehicle. This capacity includes weight of
occupants, cargo, bed load, accessories, and trailer tongue weight, but does not include gross trailer weight.
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight
The maximum gross vehicle weight is the combination of the vehicle weight and the vehicle rated capacity. The stated
maximum gross vehicle weight must not be exceeded to maintain safe vehicle operation.
Maximum Gross Vehicle Combination Weight
The maximum gross vehicle combination weight includes the maximum gross vehicle weight and the gross trailer
weight. The stated maximum gross vehicle combination weight must not be exceeded to maintain safe vehicle
operation.
Refer to Figure 15 for the following specifications.
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