capacity CHEVROLET EPICA 2006 1.G Owners Manual
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Fuel Gage
Your fuel gage tells you
about how much fuel
you have left when
the ignition is on.
When the tank nears empty, the low fuel warning light
will come on. You still have a little fuel left, but you
should get more soon. SeeLow Fuel Warning Light
on page 3-46for more information.Here are four things that some owners ask about.
None of these show a problem with your fuel gage:•At the service station, the gas pump shuts off
before the gage reads full.
•It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the
gage indicated. For example, the gage may have
indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took
a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity
to fill the tank.
•The indicator moves a little when you turn a corner
or speed up.
For your fuel tank’s capacity, seeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-83.
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Loading Your Vehicle
It is very important to know how much weight your
vehicle can carry. This weight is called the Maximum
Load weight and includes the weight of all occupants,
cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels
on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly
carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the
Certification label.
{CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either
the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your
vehicle can break, and it can change the way
your vehicle handles. These could cause you
to lose control and crash. Also, overloading
can shorten the life of your vehicle.
Tire and Loading Information Label
A vehicle specific tire and loading Information label is
attached to the lower part of the center pillar (B-pillar)
on the driver’s side of the vehicle. The label shows
the seating capacity and the maximum load your vehicle
can properly carry. This label also shows your vehicle’s
original equipment tire size and the recommended
tire inflation pressure. For more information on tires and
inflation seeTires on page 5-46andInflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-52. Label Example
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There is also important loading information on the
Certification label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) for the front and rear axle; see “Certification
Label” later in this section.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the “Maximum Load” amount printed on
the Tire and Loading Information label.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and
passengers from the maximum load amount,
shown in pounds and kilograms.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount
of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example,
if the “maximum load” amount equals 1400 lbs
and there will be five 150 lb passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs
(1400−750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and
cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight
may not safely exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
Item Description Total
AVehicle Maximum
Load for Example 1=1,000 lbs (453 kg)
BSubtract
Occupant Weight
150 lbs (68 kg)×2=300 lbs (136 kg)
CAvailable Occupant
and Cargo Weight=700 lbs (317 kg) Example 1
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