Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 2016 Manual page 64

account the capabilities of the
engine, transmission, frame,
springs, brakes, axles and tires.
Actual loads at the front and the
rear axles can only be determined
by weighing the vehicle. This can be
done at highway weigh stations or
other such places. See your dealer
for help. The cargo load should be
distributed on both sides of the
center line as equally as possible.
Tires
The tires on your truck must be of
the proper size and properly inflated
for the load that you are carrying.
For diesel engines, the VIN and
weight rating plate shows the
originally equipped tire size and
recommended inflation pressures.
For gas engines, the Vehicle
Certification and Greenhouse Gas
(GHG) Emissions Plate shows the
originally equipped tire size and
recommended inflation pressures.
The tire inflation tables show the
load limits for various size tires at
various inflation pressures.
For the vehicle plate location, see
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) 0 362.
See Tire Load and Inflation Table
under Tire Pressure 0 306.
Load Cargo Correctly
Warning
Overloading can result in an
accident because it places too
much strain on the wheel studs
with the result that they break and
the wheels come off.
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Storage
Warning (Continued)
The weight of the payload must
be limited within the gross vehicle
weight (GVW) rating and
distributed over the front and rear
axles so as not to exceed the
axle capacities.
It is extremely dangerous to
overload the vehicle or to load the
vehicle with the cargo positioned
on one side. Load the vehicle
correctly, observing the maximum
loading capacity.
Incorrect loading can make the
cargo unstable. It can also cause
an overload condition confined to
a small area, resulting in damage
to the cargo bed and frame.
Overloading places undue strain
on vehicle parts. It can shorten
the vehicle's service life and
cause an accident.
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