1998 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 211

/1\ CAUTION: Do not load yourvehicle 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 way 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. A CAUTION: NOTICE: ~ Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in 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, inside thevehicle so that some of them are above the tops the seats. of Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever can. you 0 Don't leave a seat folded down unless you need to. Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because overloading. of Payload The Payload Capacity is shown on theCertificatiooire label. This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight ofthe people inside as part of your load. If you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the factory, remember to subtract the weight of these things from the payload. Your dealer can help you with this. 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. 4-27