1998 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 198

A CAUTION: Do not load yourvehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear vehicle can GAWR. If you do, parts on your break, or it can change way your vehicle the handles. These could cause to lose control. you Also, overloading can shorten the of life your vehicle. Using heavier suspension components to getadded durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. Things YOU put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in sudden stop or turn, or in a a crash. 0 Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. 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 0 Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. 0 When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever can. you 0 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 for Off-Road Driving" in the Index. NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that because of overloading. fail 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. 4-42