Cadillac 2011 STS Owner's Manual

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Black plate (28,1)Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011The Certification label also shows the maximumweights for the front and rear axles, called theGross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Never exceedthe GVWR or the GAWR for either the front orrear axle.{ WARNING:Do not load the vehicle any heavier thanthe Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),or either the maximum front or rear GrossAxle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, partson the vehicle can break, and it can changethe way the vehicle handles. These couldcause you to lose control and crash. Also,overloading can shorten the life of thevehicle.Notice: Overloading the vehicle may causedamage. Repairs would not be covered by thevehicle warranty. Do not overload the vehicle.If you put things inside your vehicle, likesuitcases, tools, packages, or anything else, theywill go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have tostop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they willkeep going.{ WARNING:Things you put inside the vehicle can strikeand injure people in a sudden stop or turn,or in a crash.. Put things in the cargo area of thevehicle. In the cargo area, put them asfar forward as you can. Try to spread theweight evenly.. Never stack heavier things, likesuitcases, inside the vehicle so thatsome of them are above the tops ofthe seats.. Do not leave an unsecured child restraintin the vehicle.(Continued)5-28