2009 Tribute; Owners Guide, 1st Printing; Steps for determining the correct load limit:- Page 169

2009 Mazda Tribute Owners Manaul

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WARNING:

Do not use replacement tires with lower load

carrying capacities than the original tires because they may

lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires
with a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR
and GAWR limitations.

WARNING:

Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could

result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury.

Steps for determining the correct load limit:

1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo

should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lb.” on your vehicle’s placard.

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

XXX kg or XXX lb.

4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and

luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals
1,400 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.). In metric units (635-340 (5 x 68) =
295 kg.)

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 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.

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  • 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lb.
  • 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 XXX kg or XXX lb.
  • 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
  • 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
  • 4. 6.
  • 13.5 kg) each.
  • 13.5 kg) = 635 - 495 - 67.
  • 72.5 kg.
  • Another example for your vehicle with 1,400 lb.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for 2009 Mazda Tribute Owners Manaul - Page 169

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