2012 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - Page 320

9-20 Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. . weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. 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 will keep going. Add-On Equipment When you carry removable items, you may need to put a limit on how many people you can carry inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment. Notice: Overloading the vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not overload the vehicle. Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle. Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle. When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to. . { WARNING Things you put inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash... Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, (Continued) . There is also important loading information for off-road driving in this manual. See "Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving" under Off-Road Driving on page 9‑6.