1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 114

Don't exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see "LoadingYour Vehicle" in the Index. To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you're driving, check now and then to make surethe luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened. Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. 0 0 If you need to carry long items, move the crossrails as far apart as they will go. Tie the loadto the crossrails and the side rails or side rail supports. Al tie the load to the bumpers. not tie the load Do so tightly that the crossrails or side rails are damaged. After moving the crossrails,be sure to tighten all the slider screws. 0 If small heavy objects are placedon the roof, place the load in the areaover the rear wheels (behind the rear sidedoor on Suburbans).If you need to, cut a piece of 3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrails and side rails to spread the load. If plywood is used, tie it to the side supports.. rail Tie the load to thecrossrails or the side rail supports. Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding. Your vehicle has a Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) located above tailgate glass or above the the rear load doors. If items are loaded on the of the vehicle, as in a roof luggage carrier, care should be taken not to block or damage the CHMSL unit. 0