2011 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE Owners Manual

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the front and rear axle. See
“Certification/Tire Label”later in
this section.
Steps for Determining Correct
Load

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Example 2
A.
Vehicle Capacity Weight
for Example 2 =
453 kg (1,000 lbs).
B.Subtract Occupant Weight
@ 68 kg (150 lbs

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The GVWR includes the weight
of the vehicle, all occupants,
fuel, and cargo.
The Certification/Tire label also
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Starting and
Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice:The vehicle does not
need an elaborate break-in. But it
will perf

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Notice:Using a tool to force the
key to turn in the ignition could
cause damage to the switch or
break the key. Use

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/(START):This is the position
that starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The
ignition switch w

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battery. Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to let the
cranking motor cool down.
2. If the engine does not s

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4. Before starting the engine, besure to unplug and store the
cord as it was before to keep it
away from moving engi