Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out; Loading Your Vehicle - Chevrolet 2008 Optra Owner's Manual

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out

First, turn the steering wheel left and right to clear
the area around the front wheels. Then shift back and
forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear,
or with a manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or
SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R), spinning the wheels as
little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait
until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears.
Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press
lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission
is in gear. By slowly spinning the wheels in the
forward and reverse directions, you will cause a rocking
motion that could free your vehicle. If that does not
get your vehicle out after a few tries, it might need to be
towed out. If your vehicle does need to be towed out,
see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-23.
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Loading Your Vehicle

It is very important to know how much weight your
vehicle can carry. This weight is called the Maximum
Load weight and includes the weight of all occupants,
cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on
your vehicle show how much weight it may properly
carry; the Tire and Loading Information label and
the Certification label.
CAUTION:
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Do not load your vehicle any heavier than
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),
or either the maximum front or rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do,
parts on your vehicle can break, and it
can change the way your vehicle handles.
These could cause you to lose control
and crash. Also, overloading can shorten
the life of your vehicle.