1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 210

Using heavier suspension components to get adde durability might not change your weight ratings. your dealer to help you load your vehicle the If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else -- they will go as €ast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they' 11keep going. -- I DOnot 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 can change way your vehicle the handles. Thesecould cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten thel i k of ti: ,.-,, your vehicle. . f'. . :*-.r , : . .a: ., - A CAUTION: = . ,, , ' , r 4-28 Your warranty does ot cover parts or components .c ._ 8.. that fail because of overloading. . Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stopor turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. Never s'tack heavier things, like suitcases, inside thevehicle so that some of them are above thetops of the seats. Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. When you carry so'mething inside the vehicle, secure it whenever can. you Don% leavea seat folded down unless you need to. .1,