1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 159

Note: If for somereason the driver's doorbecomes damaged and needs to be replaced, askthat the information on the Tire-Loading Information labeland the Certification labelbe written downso you may keep it on file. Do not load your vehicle any heavier than maximum front or the GVWR, or either the rear GAWR. If you do,parts on your vehicle can break,or it canchange the way your vehicle handles. These could cause to lose control. you Also, overloading can shorten the of life your vehicle. If you put things insideyour 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. Things you put inside yourvehiclexan strike and injure people in a sudden stop turn, or or in acrash. Put things in the trunk or rear area your of vehicle. In a trunk, putthem as far forward weight evenly. as you can. Try to spread the Never stack heavier things, like: suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. 0 Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. When you carry something insidethe vehicle, secure it whenever you can. Don't leave a seat folded down unless you need to. 4-29