CHEVROLET 2011 Equinox - Manual (Page 230)

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2011
9-8 Driving and Operating
Before You Go Off-Roading
. Have all necessary maintenance
and service work done.
. Make sure there is enough fuel,
that fluid levels are where they
should be, and that the spare
tire is fully inflated.
. Be sure to read all the
information about all-wheel-drive
vehicles in this manual.
. Make sure all underbody
shields, if the vehicle has them,
are properly attached.
. Know the local laws that apply to
off-roading where you will be
driving or check with law
enforcement people in the area.
. Be sure to get the necessary
permission if you will be on
private land.
Loading Your Vehicle for
Off-Road Driving
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WARNING
. 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.
. 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.
. 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
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WARNING (Continued)
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.
. The heaviest things should be
on the floor, forward of the rear
axle. Put heavier items as far
forward as you can.
. Be sure the load is properly
secured, so things are not
tossed around.
You will find other important
information under Vehicle Load
Limits on page 9‑21 and Tires on
page 10‑43.