book.book Page 4 Friday, July 19, 2013 12:53 PM Vehicle Loading Vehicle Loading Statutory Plate WARNING: The front and rear trunks are In addition to the VIN, the Statutory Plate the preferred places to carry objects. In provides: an accident, or during hard braking and sharp • GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. The turns, loose items in the cabin could injure maximum allowable total mass of Model S. occupants. This is calculated as the weight of Model S, Example Load Limit Calculations all passengers, fluids, and cargo. • GAWR - Gross Axle Weight Rating for the How much cargo you can carry in Model S front and rear axles. The GAWR is the depends on the number and weight of maximum distributed weight that each axle passengers. The following are typical examples can support. of calculated load limits. These examples assume passengers weighing 68 kg. If the passengers weigh more or less, the available cargo and luggage load capacity decreases or increases respectively. Example 1: Driver and one passenger Description Total Vehicle capacity weight 433kg Subtract occupant weight 136 kg CAUTION: To prevent damage, never (2 x 68 kg) load Model S so that it is heavier than the Available cargo weight 297 kg GVWR or exceeds the individual GAWR weights. Example 2: Driver and four passengers Calculating Load Limits Description Total Vehicle capacity weight 433kg 1. Locate the statement “The combined Subtract occupant weight weight of occupants and cargo should (5 x 68 kg) 340kg never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s “Tire and Loading Information” Available cargo weight 93 kg label. The available cargo or luggage weight should 2. Determine the combined weight of the then be distributed between the front and rear driver and passengers that will be riding in trunks. the vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver CAUTION: Do not exceed the maximum and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs front trunk load weight of 136 kg. (see Step 1). 4. The resulting figure equals the available Towing a Trailer amount of cargo and luggage load WARNING: Do not tow a trailer. Model S capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount does not support a trailer hitch. Installing equals 635 kg, and there will be five 68 kg one could damage Model S and increase the passengers in the vehicle, the amount of risk of an accident. available cargo and luggage capacity is 294 kg (635-340 (5x68)=294 kg). 5. Determine the combined weight of cargo and luggage being loaded on the vehicle. That weight must not exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step4. 8.4 MODEL S OWNERS MANUAL