1998 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 196

Payload The payload capacity is shown on the CertificaticdTire labe!. This is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of the occupants as part o f 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 retailer can help you with this. Towing a Trailer 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. 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 trailer only if you have followed all the steps i n this section. Ask your retailer for advice and information abouttowing a trailer with your vehicle. -- NOTICE: Your warranty doesn't cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. I