Chevrolet Aveo 2011 Owner's Manual page 178

9-16 Driving and Operating
The GVWR includes the weight
of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel
and cargo. Never exceed the
GVWR for your vehicle, or the
Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle.
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).
If you do, parts on the vehicle
can break, and it can change
the way the vehicle handles.
These could cause you to lose
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WARNING (Continued)
control and crash. Also,
overloading can shorten the
life of the vehicle.
Notice : Overloading the
vehicle may cause damage.
Repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Do
not overload the vehicle.
If you put things inside your
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.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
WARNING
Things you put inside your
vehicle can strike and injure
people in a sudden stop or
turn, or in a crash.
Put things in the cargo
area of your vehicle. 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 your vehicle.
When you carry something
inside the vehicle, secure
it whenever you can.
Do not leave a seat folded
down unless you need to.