Jaguar XK JJM 18 02 30 701 - Manual (Page 246)

Wheels and Tires
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Steps for determining correct load limit
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WARNING:
Do not exceed the vehicle capacity
weight (the total weight of driver,
passengers and cargo) given on the
tire information label (see page 257).
1. Locate the statement, The combined
weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXXX kg or
XXXX lb on your vehicle’s placard (see
page 257).
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXXX kg
or XXXX lb (weight given on placard).
4. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if
the XXXX amount equals 1400 lb, and
there will be five 150 lb passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lb:
1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb).
5. Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
The number and weight of passengers will
affect the cargo and luggage load
capacity. In the example above, the cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lb.
However, if fewer passengers ride in the
vehicle, the luggage load capacity will
increase. If this vehicle carries three
150 lb passengers, the cargo and luggage
load capacity will increase to 950 lb:
(3 x 150 = 450 lb, and
1400 - 450 = 950 lb).
If the passengers weigh more, the cargo
and luggage load capacity will decrease.
!
WARNING:
• The weight of accessories must
also be subtracted from the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity. If you are unsure of the
weight of any accessories fitted to
your vehicle, contact your Jaguar
Dealer.
• Overloading the vehicle will have an
adverse affect on braking and
handling characteristics, which
could compromise your safety.
Overloading a vehicle may also
cause tire damage or failure.
Never overload your vehicle.
• TOWING: The XK has not been
designed as a towing vehicle and
Jaguar Cars does not manufacture
a tow bar for the vehicle.