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Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
There are some important things to remember about
how to load your vehicle.
D The heaviest things should be on the load floor and
forward of your rear axle. Put heavier items as far
forward as you can.
D Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on
the off
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road terrain doesn’t toss things around.
CAUTION:
D 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.
D 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.
D 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.
You’ll find other important information in this manual.
See “Vehicle Loading,” “Luggage Carrier” and “Tires”
in the Index.
Summary of Contents for SIERRA 2002
Page 1: ......
Page 6: ...v These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle ...
Page 19: ...1 12 Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it ...
Page 81: ...1 74 NOTES ...
Page 175: ...2 94 The Instrument Panel Your Information System ...
Page 355: ...5 28 Front Position 2WD 1500 Series Front Position All Other Models ...
Page 358: ...5 31 Front Position 2WD 1500 Series Front Position All Other Models ...
Page 367: ...5 40 NOTES ...
Page 406: ...6 39 Power Steering Fluid 8100 V8 Engine All Other Engines ...
Page 442: ...6 75 GM Vehicle Care Appearance Materials ...
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Page 464: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 7 ...
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Page 487: ...7 30 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...