Chevrolet 2001 manual Loading Your Vehicle

4.With the engine running, shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL. See ªFour-Wheel Driveº in the Index for the proper procedure to select the NEUTRAL position for your vehicle.

CAUTION:

Shifting the transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P), for an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle is in gear, for a manual transmission. You or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case into NEUTRAL. See ªFour-Wheel Drive (Automatic Transfer Case)º in the Index.

5.Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle.

6.Turn the ignition to OFF. The OFF position unlocks the steering column and reduces battery drain. Unlocking the steering column will allow the proper movement of the front wheels and tires during towing.

Loading Your Vehicle

The Certification/Tire label is found on the driver's door edge, above the door latch. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo and trailer tongue weight, if pulling a trailer.

The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

4-43