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ꢀ Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Stowing luggage

Driving with an open rear hatch

Driving a loaded vehicle

Weights and axle weights

Always stow heavy objects in the luggage compartment and make sure that the rear seat backrests

are securely latched. Never overload the vehicle. Remember that the vehicle load, as well as how it is

distributed, can affect vehicle handling and braking ⇒ꢀ

More information:

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Rear hatch.

Folding the passenger seat backrest forward.

Lights.

Luggage compartment.

Roof rack.

Tires and wheels.

WARNING

Unsecured or incorrectly stowed items can fly through the vehicle, causing serious personal

injury during hard braking or sharp steering or in an accident. Loose items can also be struck

and thrown through the passenger compartment by the front airbags if they inflate. To help

reduce the risk of serious personal injury:

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Always stow all objects securely in the vehicle.

Always keep storage compartments closed while driving.

Do not stow hard, heavy, or sharp objects in open bins in the vehicle or on top of the

instrument panel.

Remove hard, heavy, and sharp objects from clothing and bags in the vehicle interior and

stow securely. Always put heavy items in the luggage compartment.

Always secure objects in the passenger compartment properly with suitable straps so that

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they cannot move into the deployment area of a side or front airbag during braking, in a

sudden maneuver, or in a collision.

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Always make sure that there is nothing on the front passenger seat when the backrest is

folded forward.

Passengers must never ride in an incorrect seating position because objects are being

transported in the vehicle.

Never let anybody sit in a seat that is blocked by objects being carried in the vehicle.

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WARNING

Heavy loads will influence the way your vehicle handles and increase stopping distances.

Heavy loads that are not properly stowed or secured can cause loss of control and serious

injury.

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Secure the load properly to keep it from shifting.

Always remember when transporting heavy objects that a change in the center of gravity

also changes the way your vehicle handles:

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Always distribute the load as evenly as possible.

Secure heavy objects properly as far forward in the luggage compartment as possible.

Always tie down heavy items securely with suitable straps.

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Securely latch the rear seat backrest in the upright position.

Never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating on the

safety compliance sticker on the left door jamb. Exceeding permissible weight can cause the

vehicle to skid and handle differently.

ꢀ Always adapt your speed and driving to the heavier load and the weight distribution in the

vehicle. Take road, weather, traffic, and visibility conditions into account as well.

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Always accelerate gently and avoid sudden braking and driving maneuvers.

Always brake earlier than you would if you were not driving a loaded vehicle.

Stowing luggage

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Always stow all luggage securely in the vehicle

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Distribute the load in the vehicle and on the roof as evenly as possible.

Put heavy objects as far forward as possible in the luggage compartment and securely latch the

rear seat backrest in the upright position.

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Secure luggage in the luggage compartment.

Have the headlight range adjusted, if necessary.

Check the pressure in all 4 tires when the tires are still cold. Never reduce air pressure in warm

tires to match cold tire inflation pressure. Heed the information on the tire pressure label..

ꢀ Pay especially close attention to your vehicle's Tire Pressure Monitoring System when driving with

a heavy load..

NOTICE

The defroster heating wires or antenna in the rear window can be damaged by objects that rub

against them.

Please review the information on loading a roof rack.

Driving with an open rear hatch

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

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