VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT
Example load limit calculation
How much cargo you can carry in Model S depends on the number and
weight of passengers. The following are typical examples of calculated
load limits. These examples assume passengers weighing 150 lbs (68 kg).
If the passengers weigh more or less, the available cargo and luggage
load capacity will decrease or increase respectively.
WARNINGS:
Overloading the vehicle will have an adverse effect on braking and
handling, which could compromise your safety or damage Model S.
Therefore you must understand how much weight your Model S can
safely carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes
the weight of all occupants, cargo and any additional equipment fitted to
Model S since it was manufactured.
Example 1: Driver and one passenger
Description
Total
Always ensure tires are inflated to their recommended levels. Doing so is
especially important when carrying heavy loads.
Vehicle Capacity Weight
Subtract Occupant Weight (2 x 150 lbs)
Available Cargo Weight
954 lbs
300 lbs
654 lbs
To calculate load limit
1.
Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s TIRE AND
LOADING INFORMATION label (illustrated on page 16).
Example 2: Driver and four passengers
Description
Total
2.
3.
4.
Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
Vehicle Capacity Weight
954 lbs
750 lbs
204 lbs
Subtract Occupant Weight (5 x 150 lbs)
Available Cargo Weight
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 lb (68 kg) passengers in the vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and luggage capacity is 650 lbs.
The available cargo or luggage weight should then be distributed between
the front trunk and the trunk.
(1400
- 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
CAUTION: Never load more than 300 lbs (136 kg) into the front trunk.
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.
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