Chevrolet 2007 Silverado 1500 Pickup, Owner'S Manual

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Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road
Driving
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CAUTION:
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Cargo on the load floor piled higher
than the seatbacks can be thrown
forward during a sudden stop. You or
your passengers could be injured.
Keep cargo below the top of the
seatbacks.
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Unsecured cargo on the load floor can
be tossed about when driving over
rough terrain. You or your passengers
can be struck by flying objects.
Secure the cargo properly.
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Heavy loads on the roof raise the
vehicle’s center of gravity, making it
more likely to roll over. You can be
seriously or fatally injured if the
vehicle rolls over. Put heavy loads
inside the cargo area, not on the roof.
Keep cargo in the cargo area as far
forward and low as possible.
There are some important things to remember
about how to load your vehicle.
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The heaviest things should be on the load
floor and forward of your rear axle. Put
heavier items as far forward as you can.
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Be sure the load is secured properly, so
driving on the off-road terrain does not
toss things around.
You will find other important information in this
manual. See
Loading Your Vehicle on page 403
and Tires on page 541 .
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