2003 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 247

The CertificationDire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. If you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Similar appearing vehicles may have different GVWRs and payloads. Please note your vehicle's CertificationDire label or consult your dealer for additional details. Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change yourvehicle's weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehiclethe right way. Notice: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because o f overloading. 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's a crash, they'll keep going. 1...ngs yV-p ~ .n .si, 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, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or 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 vehicleso that some of them are above the topsof the seats. CAUTION: (Continued) 4-42