2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 149

To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are leaving, check now and then to make sure the luggage and cargo are still securely fastened. Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. Your vehicle has a Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) located above the glass or above the rear load doors. If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, care should be taken not to block or damage the CHMSL unit. If your vehicle has the Z71 or LTZ option, your vehicle's luggage carrier has a roller crossrail at the rear of the vehicle. To load cargo, place cargo on the roller and roll the cargo forward onto the two front crossrails. To move the crossrails do the following: 1. Loosen the thumbscrew at each end. 2. Move crossrail to desired position. 3. Tighten the thumbscrews. Make sure the crossrail is secured. • If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, place the load in the area over the rear wheels (behind the rear side door on extended models). If you need to, cut a piece of 3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrails and siderails to spread the load. If plywood is used, tie it to the siderail supports. • Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail supports. Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding. To move the crossrails, pull out on the latch release handle at each end. Slide the crossrail to the desired position balancing the force side to side. Push the release handle back into the latched position and slide the crossrail back and forth slightly to be sure the latch snaps securely into place. • 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. Rear Storage Area Your vehicle may have a storage compartment located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle in the driver's side trim panel. To open the utility compartment, press in on the release latch and swing the compartment door open. To open the compartment on extended models, pull the latch to access. 2-57 • After moving a crossrail, be sure it is securely locked into the siderail.