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Operation
Tires and wheels
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Load limit information
Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.”
2 on
the tire and loading information placard.
The combined weight of all occupants,
cargo/luggage and trailer tongue load (if
applicable) should never exceed the
weight referenced in that statement.
Steps for determining correct load
limit
For vehicles with a gross weight capacity
less than 10,000 lbs (4536 kg) only.
The following steps have been devel-
oped as required of all manufacturers
under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Reg-
ulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “Na-
tional Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety
Act of 1966”.
Step 1
̈ Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
Step 2
̈ Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
Step 3
̈ Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lbs.
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