Pontiac 2008 Vibe Owner's Manual page 204

And, if you do have a heavy load, you should
spread it out. See "Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit" earlier in this section.
CAUTION:
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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.
Notice: Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not overload your 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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CAUTION:
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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 rear area of your vehicle.
Try to spread the weight evenly. If you
have fold-down rear seats, you will find
four anchors on the back wall of your
trunk. You can use these anchors to tie
down lighter loads. They are not strong
enough for heavy things, however, so put
them as far forward as you can in the
trunk or rear area.
•
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.