1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 248

Service & Appearance Care Loading Your Vehice (CONTI I I -r componenk that f i because o hl verloabing. .,... Do not load your vehicle any L heavier than the GVWR or the aximum front and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change theway your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shortenthe life of your vehicle. Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask yourdealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. . - . l It you put things inside your vehiclelike 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 is a crash, they'll keep going. I A vehicle can strike and injure +ople in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargo area of xInl1r vehicle. Try to spread the . . ight evenly. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, insidethe vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. Don't leave a seat folded down unless you need to. 246