2006 Honda Ridgeline Owner's Manual - Page 183

Carrying Cargo Load Limit (Payload) The maximum load for your vehicle is: On vehicles without moonroof or navigation system 1,530 lbs (690 kg) On vehicles with moonroof and/or navigation system To determine the correct cargo and luggage load limit: 1. Locate the statement, ''the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 1,530 (1,480) lbs'' on your vehicle's placard. [The placard is on the driver's doorjamb.] 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 1,530 (1,480) pounds or 690 (670) kilograms. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the maximum load is 1,530 lbs and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 780 lbs. [1,530 750 (5 150) = 780 lbs.] 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 in step 4. Before Driving 1,480 lbs (670 kg) These figures include the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer. 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 (see page 207 ). In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all passengers, accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver's doorjamb. Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability and cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed. Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this manual. 183