2008 Tribute; Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt); Tires, Wheels and Loading- Page 154

2008 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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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 following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity:

Another example for your vehicle with 1,400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo and
luggage capacity. You decide to go golfing. Is there enough load
capacity to carry you, 4 of your friends and all the golf bags? You and
four friends average 220 lb. (99 kg) each and the golf bags weigh
approximately 30 lb. (13.5 kg) each. The calculation would be:
1400 - (5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150 lb. Yes, you
have enough load capacity in your vehicle to transport four friends
and your golf bags. In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg -
(5 x 99 kg) - (5 x 13.5 kg) = 635 - 495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kg.

A final example for your vehicle with 1,400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo and
luggage capacity. You and one of your friends decide to pick up
cement from the local home improvement store to finish that patio
you have been planning for the past 2 years. Measuring the inside of
the vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you have room for 12-100 lb.
(45 kg) bags of cement. Do you have enough load capacity to
transport the cement to your home? If you and your friend each weigh
220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) - (12 x 100)
= 1400 - 440 - 1200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not have enough cargo
capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, the calculation
would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 540 =
-103 kg. You will need to reduce the load weight by at least 240 lb.
(104 kg). If you remove 3-100 lb. (45 kg) cement bags, then the load
calculation would be:

1400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 900 = 60 lb. Now you have
the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home.
In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) -
(9 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kg.

The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your
vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label found on the edge of the driver’s door.

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  • 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
  • 13.5 kg) each.
  • 13.5 kg) = 635 - 495 - 67.
  • 72.5 kg.
  • Another example for your vehicle with 1,400 lb.
  • A final example for your vehicle with 1,400 lb.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for 2008 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual - Page 154

  • Is there enough load capacity to carry you, 4 of your friends and all the golf bags?
  • Do you have enough load capacity to transport the cement to your home?