Pontiac Montana SV6 2008 Owner's Manual page 288

Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the
GAWR for either the front or rear axle.
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 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.