2013 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - Page 234

9-14 Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle. . The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for the vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. And, if there is a heavy load, it should be spread out. See "Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit" earlier in this section. WARNING (Continued) far forward as possible. 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 the vehicle. Secure loose items in the vehicle. Do not leave a seat folded down unless needed. { 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). This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles. This could (Continued) If you put things inside the 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. . { WARNING Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. . . . Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle. In the cargo area, put them as (Continued)