Chevrolet 1993 S-10 Pickup Owner's Manual page 287

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CAUTION
Do
not
load your vehidle any heavier than tRle GVWR or tlhe
maximum front and rear GAWRs. I f you do, parts on your vehicle
can
break, or it can change the way yolur vehicle hand;les. These
could cause you to lose eonltrol. Also, overloading can shorten the
life of your vehicle.
Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not
change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the
right way.
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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'll keep going.
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CAUTION
A Things you gut inside your vehicle can strike and injure people
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sudden stop or turn, or i t a a 'crash.
* Put things in the cargo area
of
your vehicle. Try to spread the
weight evenly.
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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When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure
it
whenever you can;
Don't leave a seat folded down unless you need to.
Payload
The Payload Capacity is shown on the Certificationnire label. This is the
maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the
weight of the people inside as part of your load. If you added any
accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the factory, remember to
subtract the weight of these things from the payload. Your dealer can help
you with this.
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