1996 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 171

Payload The payload capacity is shown on the CertificatiodTire label. This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of the occupants as part of your load. If you added any accessories or equipment afteryour vehicle left the factory, remember to subtract the weight of these things from the payload. Your retailer can help you with this. Towing a Trailer CAUTION: 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 work well or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a traileronly if you have followed all the steps in this section. Ask your Oldsmobile retailer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. Add-on Equipment 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. -- Your warranty doesn't cover parts or components that fail because of overloading.