2003 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual - Page 228

Payload ,,,rigs you put inside yourve,,,cle can strike -I and injure people ina sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. 0 Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. 0 Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicleso that some of them are above the tops of the seats. 0 Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in 0 The Payload Capacity is shown on the Certificationrrire label. This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of the people inside as part of your load. If you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the factory, remember to subtract the weight of these things from the payload. Your dealer can help you with this. Add-on Equipment When you carry removable items, you may need to put a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment. 0 When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. Don't leave a seat folded down unless you 4-31