Kia Sportage: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
- Locate the statement "The combined
weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs.'' on your vehicle's
placard.
- Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.
- Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
- The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example,
if the "XXX" amount equals
1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lbs. passengers in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650
lbs. (1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.)
- 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.
- 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.
WARNING
Loose cargo
Do not travel with unsecured blunt
objects in the passenger compartment
of your vehicle (e.g., suit cases
or unsecured child seats). These
items may strike an occupant during
a sudden stop or crash.
Example 1
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![Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit](images/books/1538/16/index.77.jpg)
Example 2
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Example 3
![Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit](images/books/1538/16/index.81.jpg)
Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading
information label for specific
information about your vehicle's
capacity weight and seating positions.
The combined weight of the
driver, passengers and cargo should
never exceed your vehicle's capacity
weight.
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The certification label is located on
the driver's door sill at the center pillar.
This label shows the maximum
allowable weight of the fully loaded
vehicle. This is called the GVWR
(Gros
This section will guide you in the proper
loading of your vehicle, to keep your
loaded vehicle weight within its design
rating capability. Properly loading your
vehicle will provide maximum return
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Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) is installed on the surge tank and
controls the passage between the canister
and the intake manifold. It is a solenoid valve and is open when the ECM grounds
the valve control line. When the
passage is open (PCS
When inflated, the air bags make a loud
noise and leave smoke and powder in
the air inside the vehicle. This is normal
and is a result of the ignition of the air
bag inflator. After the air bag inflates,
you may feel substantial discomfort in
breathing due to the contact of your chest with bot