User manual CHEVROLET TAHOE 1996

[. . . ] T The 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the"SIR' system. FeaturesandControls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tellsyou how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. [. . . ] Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. And, if you do havea heavy load, you should spread it out. A CAUTION: I Do not load your vehicle'any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear G A M . If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, . or it can changethe way your vehicle handles. 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 load your vehicle the right way. you NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. I If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else -- they go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or quickly, or if turn there is a crash, they'll keep going. 4-42 A CAUTION: Towing a Trailer Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injurepeople in . a sudden stopor turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Never stack heavierthings, 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 somethinginside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. Don't leave a seat folded down unless you need to. There's also important loading information for off-road driving in this manual. See "Loading Your Vehicle'' in the Index. - /I If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the traileris too heavy, the brakes may not work well or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section. Ask your GM dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. -- 4-43 NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can' damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. TOpull a trailerr dorrectly, follow GM the advice in this part, and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. Every vehicle is ready for some trailer towing. If yours was built with trailering options, as many are, it's ready for heavier trailers. But trailering is different than just driving yourvehicle by itself, Trailering means changes in handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these areimportant for your safety and that of your passengers. [. . . ] ReelLamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58 6-66 2-37 2-47 Vehicle Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 iv Damage Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]