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Example 2B
CAUTION
Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to be used for trailer towing . Therefore , never tow a trailer with your vehicle .
For example , if a person weighing 143 lbs ( 65 kg ) and a child weighing 40 lbs ( 18 kg ) now enter the same vehicle ( bringing the number of occupants to three ), and a child restraint system weighing 11 lbs ( 5 kg ) is installed in the vehicle for the
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child to use , the calculations are as follows :
1 . Calculate the total weight .
2 . Calculate the available load capacity .
3 . The total weight now exceeds the capacity weight by 22 lbs ( 10 kg ), so the cargo weight must be
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reduced by 22 lbs ( 10 kg ) or more .
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The sum of four tires ’ maximum load ratings must exceed the maximum loaded vehicle weight (“ GVWR ”). In addition , sum of the maximum load ratings of two front tires and of two rear tires must exceed each axle ’ s maximum loaded capacity (“ GAWR ”). Original equipment tires are designed to fulfill those conditions .
The maximum loaded vehicle weight is referred to Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ( GVWR ). And each axle ’ s maximum loaded capacity is referred to Gross Axle Weight Rating ( GAWR ). The GVWR and each axle ’ s GAWR are shown on the vehicle certification label affixed to the driver ’ s door .
The GVWR and front and rear GAWRs are determined by not only
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