Chevrolet 2007 Colorado Owner's Manual page 262

Loading Your Vehicle for
Off-Road Driving
CAUTION:
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Cargo on the load floor piled higher
than the seatbacks can be thrown
forward during a sudden stop. You
or your passengers could be injured.
Keep cargo below the top of the
seatbacks.
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Unsecured cargo on the load floor
can be tossed about when driving
over rough terrain. You or your
passengers can be struck by flying
objects. Secure the cargo properly.
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Heavy loads on the roof raise the
vehicle's center of gravity, making
it more likely to roll over. You can
be seriously or fatally injured if the
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vehicle rolls over. Put heavy loads
inside the cargo area, not on the roof.
Keep cargo in the cargo area as far
forward and low as possible.
There are some important things to remember
about how to load your vehicle.
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The heaviest things should be on the load
floor and forward of the rear axle. Put
heavier items as far forward as you can.
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Be sure the load is secured properly, so
driving on the off-road terrain does not
toss things around.
You will find other important information in this
manual. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 293
and Tires on page 377.