1996 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 199

Payload The payload capacity is shown on the Certificationflire label. This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry. Be sure to include weight of the the occupants as part of your load. If you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the factory, remember to subtract the weight of these things from the payload. Your dealer can help you with this. Towing a Trailer I Add-on Equipment When you carry removable items, you may need to put a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment. I NOTICE: If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control whenyou pull a trailer. For example,if the trailer is too heavy,the brakes may not work well or even at all. You and your passengers could seriously injured. be Pull a trailer onlyif you have followed all the steps in this section. Ask your GM dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. -- I Your warranty doesn't cover parts or components that fail because overloading. of 4-46