1998 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 223

Payload The payload capacity is shown on the CertificatiodTire 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 If you don't use the correctequipment and drive -- 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 sureto weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment. properly, you can lose control when you pulla trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy,the brakes may not workwell or even at all. You and your passengers couldbe seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have followed allthe steps in this section. Ask your dealerfor advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. I NOTICE: Your warranty doesn't coverparts or components that fail becauseof overloading. 1 NOTICE: 1 Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costlyrepairs not coveredby your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice inthis part, andsee your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. 4-42