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CAUTION
Do not load your vehidle any heavier than tRle GVWR or tlhe
maximum
front and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts on your vehicle
can break, or it can change the way yolur vehicle hand;les. These
could cause
you to lose eonltrol. Also, overloading can shorten the
life
of your vehicle.
Using heavier suspension components
to get added durability might not
change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer
to help you load your vehicle the
right way.
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I NOriCE
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II you put things inside your vehicle-like suitcases, tools, packages, or
anything else-they
will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going.
1 CAUTION
A Things you gut inside your vehicle can strike and injure peopl\
e in a
1 sudden stop or turn, or ita a ‘crash.
* Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the
weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so
that some of them are above the tops of the seats.
0 When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it
whenever you can;
Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you need to.
Payload
The Payload Capacity is shown on the Certificationnire label. This is the
maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the
weight of the people inside as part of your load.
If you added any
accessories or equipment after your vehicle
left the factory, remember to
subtract the weight of these things from the payload. Your dealer can help
you with this.
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Service & Appearance Care
Trailering Package
If your vehicle comes with the Trailering Package, there is also a load rating
which includes the weight of the vehicle
and the trailer it tows. This rating is
called the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR).
When you weigh your trailer, be sure to include the weight of everything you
put in it. And, remember to figure the weight
of the people inside as part of
your load.
Your dealer can help you ?-‘ermine your GCWR.

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Open your glovebox and look for this label:
This label will tell you how much of a load your vehicle can carry, and how
to spread out your load the right way.
Also, it will help you match the right
slide-in camper to your vehicle.
When you carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of you\
r vehicle is the
weight of the camper,
plus:
everything else added to the camper after it left the factory;\
everything in the camper; and
all the people inside.
The Cargo Weight Rating (CWR) is the maximum weight
of the load your
vehicle can carry. It doesn’t include the weight of the people inside. But, you
can figure about
150 pounds for each seat.
The total cargo load must not be more than your vehicle’s
CWR.
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TRUCK LOADING INFORMATION EXAMPLE OF PROPER TRUICK
AND CAMPER MATCH
1. Recommended location for cargo 7. Camper center of gravity.
center
of gravity for cargo weight 2. Recommended center of gravity
rating (Pickup Truck).
K-L.<:- location zone.
Note: Use rear edge of load floor : .‘$Ti: * .Refer to Truck Camper Loading
for measurement purposes.
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“A” and “B” dimensions.
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The camper’s center of gravity should fall within the center of gravity zone for
your vehicle’s cargo load.
You must weigh any accessories, trailer hitches or other equipment you add
to your vehicle. Then, subtract this extra weight from the CWR,
This extra
weight may shotten the center of gravity zone for your vehicle. Your dealer
can help you with this.
If your slide-in camper and its load weigh less than the CWR, the center of
gravity zone for your vehicle may be larger.
Your dealer can help you make
a good vehicle-camper match. He’ll also help
you determine your CWR.
After you’ve loaded your vehicle and camper, drive to a weigh station and
weigh on the front and rear wheels separately. This will tell you the loads on
your
axles. The loads on the front and rear axles shouldn’t be more th\
an
either
of the GAWRs. The total of the axie..loads should not be more than
the GVWR.
Open your driver’s door and look at the door lock pillar f\
or the CertificationKire label to find out your GWAR and GWVR.
If you’ve gone over your weight ratings, move or take out some\
things until
all the weights fall below the ratings. Of course, you should always tie down
any loose items when you load your vehicle or camper.
When you install and load your slide-in camper, check the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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rating and the correct center of gravity zone for your vehicle, your dealer can
help you. Just ask for a copy of “Consumer Information, Truck Camper
Loading.”
Pickup Conversion fo Chassis Cab
General Motors is aware that some vehicle owners may consider having the
pickup box removed and a commercial or recreational body installed. Be\
fore
you do
so, first contact the GM Zone Office for your area for information on
such conversions. (See the “Warranty and Owner Assistance”\
booklet for
Zone Office.) Owners should be aware that, as manufactured, th\
ere are
differences between a chassis cab and a pickup with the box r\
emoved which
may affect vehicle safety. The components necessary to adapt the pickup to
permit its safe use with a specialized body should be installe\
d by a body
builder in accordance with the information available from the Zone Office.
Tires
We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer. These tires are warranted by the tire
manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new vehicle. If
your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, you will have a tire
warranty folder from each of these manufacturers.
4 Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too
much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accide
See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires.
The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold.
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Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or broken
by sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires ar
I the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, I
Don’t drive over 85 mph (135 km/h) even if it’s legal, unless you
or
if your tires have been damaged, replace them.
have the correct high speed rated tires.
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Recomm'ended Fluids & Lubricants
[Cont'cs,)
USAGE
Clutch Fork Ball Stud
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and spring anchor
b. Release Pawl
Front Wheel Bearings
Constant Velocity Universal Joint
Automatic Transmission Shift Linkage, Floor Shift Linkage,
Hood and Door Hinges, Body
Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge
.and Linkage, Folding Seat, Fuel Door Hinge
Key Lock Cylinders
Chassis Lubrication
Windshield Washer Solvent and
Anti-freeze Weatherstrip
Tailgate Mountea spare
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Carrier
(If Equipped)
Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points
Gas Line
Weather Strips
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FLUID/LUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGl Grade 2,
Cataaorv LB or GC-LB IGM Part No. 10524971.
a. Engine oil (GM Part
No. 1050109).
b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of GM-6031-M
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade
2, Catagory GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1051344).
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGl Grade 2,
Catagory LB
or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497).
Engine oil
(GM Part No. 1052497).
GM Multi-Purpose lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120) or a
synthetic light weight engine oil (SAE 5W-30).
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGl Grade 2,
Catagory LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497).
GM OptikIeenB washer solvent (GM Part
No. 1051515) or
equivalent.
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Silicone grease (GM Part No. 1052863) or equivalent.
Multi-purpose lubricant meeting requirements
of GM Part No. .!
123451 20.
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Gas Line De-lcer (GM Part No. 1051516).
Stxav-A-Saueek IGM Part No. 1052277).