1997 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 205

Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it canchange the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you lose control. to Also, overloading can shorten thelife of your vehicle. Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your 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 orturn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. I I a CAC J O N : Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people ina sudden stopor turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. Don't leave a seat folded down unless you need to. NOTICE: I Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail becauseof overloading. 4-29