Black plate (13,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-7707476) - 2015 - crc - 9/5/14Driving and Operating 9-13{ WarningDo not load the vehicle anyheavier than the GrossVehicle Weight Rating(GVWR), or either themaximum front or rear GrossAxle Weight Rating (GAWR).This can cause systems tobreak and change the way thevehicle handles. This couldcause loss of control and acrash. Overloading can alsoshorten the life of the vehicle.Your warranty does not coverparts or components that failbecause of overloading.The label will help you decidehow much cargo and installedequipment your vehicle cancarry.Using heavier suspensioncomponents to get addeddurability might not change yourweight ratings. Ask your dealerto help you load your vehicle theright way.If you put things inside yourvehicle – like suitcases, tools,packages, or anything else –they will go as fast as thevehicle goes. If you have to stopor turn quickly, or if there is acrash, they will keep going.{ WarningThings inside the vehicle canstrike and injure people in asudden stop or turn, or in acrash.. Put things in the cargoarea of the vehicle. In thecargo area, put them as(Continued)Warning (Continued)far forward as possible.Try to spread the weightevenly.. Never stack heavierthings, like suitcases,inside the vehicle so thatsome of them are abovethe tops of the seats.. Do not leave anunsecured child restraintin the vehicle.. Secure loose items in thevehicle.. Do not leave a seat foldeddown unless needed.
