1998 GMC Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 207

I Environmental Concerns Cargo on theload floor piled higher than the seatbackscan be thrown forward during a sudden stop. You or your passengers could beinjured. Keep cargo below the topof the seatbacks. Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain. You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects.Secure the cargo properly. Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle's center of gravity, making it more likely to roll over. You can beseriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over.Put heavy loads inside the cargo area, on the roof. not Keep cargo in the cargo area far forward as and low as possible. Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. GM recognizes these concerns and urges every off-roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment: 0 0 Always use established trails, roads and areas that have been specially set aside forpublic off-road recreational driving; obey all posted regulations. 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 orover soft ground). Always carry a litter bag ...make sure all refuse is removed from any campsite beforeleaving. Take extreme care with open fires (where permitted), camp stoves and lanterns. Never park your vehicleover dry grass or other combustible materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle's exhaust system. 0 0 0 0 0 You'il find other important information this manual. in See "Vehicle Loading," "Luggage Carrier"and "Tires" in the Index. 4-15