1996 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 198

I I Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximumfront or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change theway your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the of your vehicle. life r 1 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 I Things you put inside yourvehicle can strike a or and injure people in sudden stop or turn, in a crash. 0 Put things in the cargo area your vehicle. of Try to spread the weight evenly. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, so inside the vehicle that some of them are above the tops the seats. of Don't leave an unsecured child restraintin your vehicle. 0 When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. Don't leave a seat folded down unless you need to. There's also important loading information for off-road driving in this manual. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. 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 orturn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. 4-45