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Vehicle capacity weight
Vehicle capacity weight

The load capacity of your vehicle is

The load capacity of your vehicle is determined by weight, not by available cargo space. The maximum load you can carry in your vehicle is shown on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s side door pillar. It includes the total weight of the driver and all passengers and their belongings, any optional equipment such as a trailer hitch, roof rack or bike carrier, etc.

    Loading your vehicle
    - Never allow passengers to ride on a folded rear seatback or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury. - Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the s ...

    GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating)
    The certification label attached to the driver’s side doorjamb shows GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating). The GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) must never ex ...

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    Pedals
    Manual transmission Automatic transmission Clutch Pedal (1) (For manual transmission). The clutch pedal is used to disengage the drive to the wheels when starting the engine, stopping or shifti ...

    Luggage Compartment Cover
    Luggage or other cargo placed in the luggage compartment can be hidden from view by a luggage compartment cover. However, the luggage compartment covers are not designed to support items loaded on ...