User manual GMC SAFARI 1996

[. . . ] N E R 'S MA N UA L The 1996 GMC Safari Owner's Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SIR" system. Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo and tongue weight, if pulling a trailer. rDo 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, orit can change theway your vehicle handles. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. 4-26 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. NOTICE:- - Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because overloading. of If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else-- they will go as thst as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injurepeople in a sudden stop turn, or or in a crash. 0 Put things in the cargo area your vehicle. 0 Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside thevehicle so that some of them are of above the tops the seats. 0 Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. 0 When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. 0 Don't leave a seat folded down unless you need to. Payload The Payload Capacity is shown on the Certificatioflire label. This isthe maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry. Be sureto include the weight of the people inside 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. If your vehicle comes with the Trailering Package, there is also a load rating which includes the weight of the vehicle and the trailer it tows. This rating is called the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). When you weigh your trailer, be sure to include the weight of everything you put in And, remember to figure the it. weight of the people inside as part of your load. Your dealer can help you determine your GCWR. Trailerir P ; Add-on Equir It When you carry removable items, you may need to put a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment. ' 4-28 Tnwing a Trailer NOTICE: If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not workwell or even at all. You and your passengers could seriously injured. be Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the Ask steps in this section. [. . . ] Underhood Electrical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DamageWarnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]