2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 174

Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. • If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, cut a piece of 3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrails and siderails to spread the load. Tie the plywood to the siderail supports. Your vehicle has a Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) located above the rear glass. If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, care should be taken not to block or damage the CHMSL unit. • Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail supports. Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding. To move a crossrail, lift the release lever, on both sides of the rail, up to loosen it. Slide the crossrail to the desired position balancing the force side to side. Press the release lever on both sides of the rail, down to tighten it. Try to slide the crossrail back and forth slightly to be sure it is tight. Rear Seat Armrest Your vehicle may have a rear seat armrest that contains two cupholders. To access the cupholders, pull the armrest down from the rear seatback. Cargo Management System Your vehicle may have a cargo management system. It is located in the bed of the truck. The system contains three rails located on the front and sides of the bed. The system will include four adjustable cargo tie-downs. The tie-downs can be placed on the upper and lower slides of the rail. • If you need to carry long items, move the crossrails as far apart as they will go. Tie the load to the crossrails and the siderails or siderail supports. Also tie the load to the bumpers. Do not tie the load so tightly that the crossrails or siderails are damaged. • After moving a crossrail, be sure it is securely locked into the siderail. 2-80