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4-1. Before driving
■ Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire
and loading information label. (P.495)
● If driving for a long distance, on rough
roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehi-
cle now and then during the trip to
make sure the cargo remains in its
place.
● Do not exceed 165 lb. (75 kg) cargo
weight on the roof luggage carrier.
Place the cargo so that its weight is
distributed evenly between both cross
rails.
■ When loading cargo (vehicles with
moon roof or panoramic fixed moon
roof with one-touch frosted glass
control)
Be careful not to scratch the surface of
the moon roof or panoramic fixed moon
roof with one-touch frosted glass control.
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total
load capacity, seating capacity,
TWR (Trailer Weight Rating) and
cargo capacity.
Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight):
P.554
Total load capacity means the com-
bined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
Seating capacity:
P.555
Seating capacity means the maxi-
mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb.
(68 kg) per person.
TWR (Trailer Weight Rating):
P.185, 554
TWR means the maximum gross
trailer weight (trailer weight plus its
cargo weight) that your vehicle is
able to tow.
Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or
decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.