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DRIVING TIPS
CARGO AND LUGGAGE
Stowage precautions
When stowing cargo and luggage in the vehicle,
observe the following:
D Put cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment
when at all possible. Be sure all items are secured
in place.
D Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the
weight as far forward as possible helps maintain
vehicle balance.
D For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary
weight.
CAUTION
D To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding
forward during braking, do not stack anything
in the luggage compartment higher than the
seatbacks. Keep cargo and luggage low, as
close to the floor as possible.
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D Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage
compartment.
It
is
passengers. They should ride in their seats
with
their
seat
belts
Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer
serious bodily injury, in the event of sudden
braking or a collision.
D Do not place anything on the luggage cover
behind the rear seatback.
be thrown about and possibly injure people
in the vehicle during sudden braking or an
accident.
D Do not drive with objects left on top of the
instrument panel. They may interfere with the
driver's field of view.
during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning,
and impair the driver's control of the vehicle.
In an accident they may injure the vehicle
occupants.
not
designed
for
properly
fastened.
Such items may
Or they may move
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