Oldsmobile 1998 Intrigue Owner's Manual page 184

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The other label is the Certification label, found on the
rear edge of the driver's door. It tells you the gross
weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes
the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front
or rear axle.
If you do have a heavy load, spread it out. Don't carry
more than 147 pounds (75 kg) in your trunk.
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.
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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 trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
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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Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
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