GMC 1996 Jimmy Owner's Manual page 198

Table of Contents

Advertisement

I -
r
I
1
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum
front or
rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break,
or it can change the
way
your vehicle handles.
These could cause you to lose control. 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.
NOTICE:
Your warranty does not cover parts or
components that fail because of overloading.
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'll keep going.
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn,
or
in a crash.
0
Put things in the cargo area
of
your vehicle.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
Try to spread the weight evenly.
inside the vehicle so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.
Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
0
When you
carry
something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Don't leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.
I
There's also important loading information for off-road
driving in this manual. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in
the Index.
4-45

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Table of Contents