224 5-1. Before driving
* 4: D = Additional weight of people * 5: E = Available cargo and luggage load
As shown in the example above, if the number of occupants increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. In other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an excess of the total load capacity( combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle.
WARNING
■ When loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier( if equipped)
Observe the following precautions:
●Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly
between the front and rear axles.
●If loading long or wide cargo, never exceed the vehicle overall
length or width.( �P. 654)
●Before driving, make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof luggage carrier.
●Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of gravity of the vehicle higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to
failure to operate this vehicle correctly and result in death or serious injury.
●If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehicle 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.
NOTICE
■ When loading cargo( vehicles with panoramic moon roof)
Be careful not to scratch the surface of the panoramic moon roof.