1999 GMC SAFARI Owner's Manual

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GMC SAFARI 1999  Owners Manual 4-29
CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, and it can change the way your vehicle
handles.

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GMC SAFARI 1999  Owners Manual 4-30 Payload
The Payload Capacity is shown on the Certification/Tire
label. This is the maximum load capacity that your
vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of the
people inside as part of

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GMC SAFARI 1999  Owners Manual 4-31
Towing a Trailer
CAUTION:
If you dont 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 wo

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GMC SAFARI 1999  Owners Manual 4-32 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If you do, here are some important points:
There are many different laws, including speed limit
restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure
your rig

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GMC SAFARI 1999  Owners Manual 4-33
The Tow/Haul Mode is most effective when the vehicle
and trailer combined weight is at least 75% of the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the maximum
trailer weight rating for the vehicle. S

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GMC SAFARI 1999  Owners Manual 4-34
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or
advice, or you can write us at the address listed in your
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet.
In Canada, write to:
General

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GMC SAFARI 1999  Owners Manual 4-35 Total Weight on Your Vehicles Tires
Be sure your vehicles tires are inflated to the upper
limit for cold tires. Youll find these numbers on the
Certification label at the rear edge of the driv

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GMC SAFARI 1999  Owners Manual 4-36 Trailer Brakes
If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg)
loaded, then it needs its own brakes 
-- and they must be
adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for
the trailer