1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual

Note: If for some reason the driver’s door becomesdamaged and needs to be replaced, ask that theinformation on the Tire-Loading Information label andthe Certification label be written down so you may keepit on file.Do not load your vehicle any heavier thanthe GVWR, or either the maximum front orrear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehiclecan break, or it can change the way your vehiclehandles. These could cause you to lose control.Also, overloading can shorten the life ofyour vehicle.If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases,tools, packages, or anything else -- they will go as fastas 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 vehiclexan strikeand injure people in a sudden stop or turn, orin a crash.Put things in the trunk or rear area of yourvehicle. In a trunk, put them as far forwardas you can. Try to spread the weight evenly.Never stack heavier things, like: suitcases,inside the vehicle so that some of them areabove the tops of the seats.0 Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint inyour vehicle.When you carry something inside thevehicle, secure it whenever you can.Don’t leave a seat folded down unless youneed to.4-29