2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Owners Manual

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CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2008 2.G Owners Manual The Tire and Loading Information label also shows
the size of the original equipment tires (C) and
the recommended cold tire in�ation pressures (D).
For more information on tires and in�ation see
Tire

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CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2008 2.G Owners Manual Item Description Total
AVehicle Capacity
Weight for
Example 1=1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
BSubtract Occupant
Weight 150 lbs
(68 kg)×2=300 lbs (136 kg)
CAvailable Occupant
and Cargo Weight=700 lbs (317 kg)Item

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CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2008 2.G Owners Manual Item Description Total
AVehicle Capacity
Weight for
Example 3=1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
BSubtract Occupant
Weight 200 lbs
(91 kg)×5=1,000 lbs
(453 kg)
CAvailable Cargo
Weight=0 lbs (0 kg)
Refer to your vehi

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CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2008 2.G Owners Manual The Certi�cation/Tire label also tells you the
maximum weights for the front and rear axles,
called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To �nd
out the actual loads on your front and rear axles,
you need

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CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2008 2.G Owners Manual {CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can
strike and injure people in a sudden stop
or turn, or in a crash.
Put things in the cargo area of your
vehicle. Try to spread the weight
evenly.
Neve

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CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2008 2.G Owners Manual Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
To avoid vehicle damage, a platform or �atbed trailer
should be used to transport this vehicle. Consult
your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service
if you need to

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CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2008 2.G Owners Manual Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle:
1. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).
2. Turn the engine off, but leave the ignition on.
3. Firmly set the parking brake.
4.

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CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2008 2.G Owners Manual Dolly Towing
Front Towing (Front Wheels Off the
Ground)
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
Notice:If you tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle with
the rear wheels on the ground, the transmission
could be damaged. The