GMC 2010 Canyon Crew Cab Owner's Manual page 255

WARNING:
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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). If you do, parts on the
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 the vehicle.
Using heavier suspension components to get
added durability might not change your weight
ratings. Ask your dealer/retailer to help you load
your vehicle the right way.
Notice Overloading the vehicle may cause
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damage. Repairs would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Do not overload the vehicle.
If you put things inside your 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.
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Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
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Put things in the cargo area of your
vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly.
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Never stack heavier things, like
suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some
of them are above the tops of the seats.
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Do not leave an unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
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When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
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Do not leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.
There is also important loading information for
off-road driving in this manual.
Vehicle for Off-Road Driving"
Driving on page 5-13.
Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight
rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle.
See "Loading Your
under Off-Road
5-39