1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 174

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