Dodge journey 2017 Owner's Manual page 223

• Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
• Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle.
Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or
behind the rear axle can cause the vehicle to sway.
• Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dan-
gerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
• To help protect against personal injury, passengers should
not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is
intended for load carrying purposes only, not for passen-
gers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts.
Retractable Cargo Area Cover (If Equipped) — Five
Passenger Models
NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to
secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or
protect passengers from loose cargo.
The removable retractable cargo area cover mounts in the
cargo area behind the top of the rear seats.
The cover, when extended, covers the cargo area to keep
items out of sight. Notches in the trim panels near the
liftgate opening secure the extended cover in place.
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The cover rolls away neatly inside its housing when not in
use. You can also remove the cover from the vehicle to
make more room in the cargo area.
To Install The Cover:
1. Position the cover in the vehicle so that the flat side of
the housing faces upward.
2. Insert either the left or the right spring-loaded post
(located on the ends of the cover housing) into the left
attachment point or the right attachment point (shown).
Installing Retractable Cargo Area Cover
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