1997 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 177

A CAUTION: 0 Environmental Concerns Off-road driving can provide whoIesome and satisfying recreation. However. it also raises environmental concerns. GM recognizes these concerns and urges every off-roader to follow these basic rules for protectins the environment: Always use established trails, roads and areas that have been specially set aside for public off-road recreational drivihg; obey all posted regulations. 0 0 0 Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a suddenstop. You or your passengers could be injured. Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks. Unsecured cargo on the load floor canbe tossed about when driving over rough terrain. You or your passengers canbe struck by flying objects. Secure the cargo properly. Heavy loads on theroof raise the vehicle's center of gravity, making it more likely to roll over. You can be seriously or fatally in.jured if the vehicle rollsover. Put heavy loads inside the cargo area, not the roof. on Keep cargoin the cargo areaas far forward and low as possible. Avoid any driving practice that could damage the environment -- shrubs. flowers. trees, grasses -- or disturb wildlife (this includes wheel-spinning, breaking down trees or unnecessary driving through streams or over soft ground). Always carry a litter bag ...make sure all refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving. 0 Take extreme care with open fires (where permitted). camp stoves and lanterns. 0 Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other cotnbustible materials that could catch fire f1-0~11 the heat of the vehicle's exhaust system. You'll find other important information in this manual. See "Vehicle Loading." "Luggage Carrier" and "Tires" in the Index. 4-16