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GMC 2004 Sierra User Manual

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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, the 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.

See

Towing a Trailer on page 4-70 for more

information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules
and trailering tips.

Loading Your Vehicle

Item

Description

Total

A

Vehicle Capacity Weight
for Example 1

=

1,000 lbs
(453 kg)

B

Subtract Occupant
Weight 150 lbs
(68 kg)

×

2

=

300 lbs (136 kg)

C

Available Occupant and
Cargo Weight =

700 lbs. (317 kg)

Example 1

4-59