1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 175

Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your retailer to helpyou load your vehicle the right way. I NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages or anything else-- they will go as fast as the vehicle goes.If you have to stop orturn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injurepeople in a sudden stopor turn, or in a crash. 0 Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. 0 Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. 0 Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. 0 When youcarry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. 0 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. 4-43