GMC 1997 Suburban Owner's Manual page 225

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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 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:
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.
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.
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Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Don't leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.
There's also important loading information for off-road
driving in this manual. See "Loading Your Vehicle for
Off-Road Driving'' in the Index.
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