1996 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 199
1996 Chevrolet Blazer Manual
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A CAUTION: = A CAUTION: .., 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 your vehicle handles. way These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shortenthe life of your vehicle. 1 you put inside yourvehicle can Things 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 overloading. of ~~ strike and injurepeople in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargo area your vehicle. of Try to spread the weight evenly. 0 Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops the seats. of 0 Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. 0 When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. 0 Don't leave a seat folded down unless you need to. 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. There's also important loading information for off-road driving in this manual. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. 4-45