Chevrolet 2011 Camaro Owner's Manual page 230

9-16 Driving and Operating
The GVWR includes the weight
of the vehicle, all occupants,
fuel, and cargo. Never exceed
the GVWR for the vehicle, or
the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle.
And, if there is a heavy load,
it should be spread out.
See Steps for Determining
Correct Load Limit earlier
in this section.
WARNING
Do not load the vehicle
any heavier than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR), or either the
maximum front or rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
This can cause systems to
break and change the way the
vehicle handles. This could
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cause loss of control and a
crash. Overloading can also
shorten the life of the vehicle.
If you put things inside the
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 will keep going.
WARNING
Things inside the vehicle can
strike and injure people in a
sudden stop or turn, or in a
crash.
Put things in the cargo
area of the vehicle. In the
cargo area, put them as
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far forward as possible.
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.
Do not leave an
unsecured child restraint
in the vehicle.
Secure loose items in the
vehicle.
Do not leave a seat folded
down unless needed.