Cargo Area Features - Jeep COMPASS 2017 User Manual

Cargo Area Features

Cargo Load Floor
The cargo load floor system has a load capac-
ity of 400 lbs (181 kg).
Cargo Load Floor Positions
The cargo load floor can be adjusted to three
different levels to create more space in the
cargo area. These positions are: upper, cen-
ter, and lower.
NOTE:
The lower position is not available in vehicles
equipped with a spare tire.
To change the level of the load floor, pull
upward on the load floor handle, pull the floor
outward, and place the back of the floor into
the desired position. Lower the front of the
floor into place.
Raising The Load Floor
To raise the load floor for access of the Tire
Service Kit, or spare tire (if equipped), pull
upward on the load floor handle.
Do not raise the floor beyond the point of
resistance. In vehicles equipped with a power
liftgate, forcing the floor upward can damage
the floor and vehicle's trim panel.
To fully raise the load floor, pull upward on
the floor handle, pull the floor outward, then
position the floor upright with the bottom
fitting on top of the floor positioning brack-
ets. Push the top of the floor down firmly to
secure it in this position.
To provide additional storage area, each rear
seat can be folded flat. This allows for ex-
tended cargo space and still maintains some
rear seating room. Refer to "Seats" in "Get-
ting To Know Your Vehicle" for further infor-
mation.
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks And Loops
The tie-downs located on the cargo area floor
should be used to secure loads safely when
the vehicle is moving.
Cargo tie-down loops are located on the trim
panels.
WARNING!
• Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for
a child seat tether strap. In a sudden
stop or accident, a tie-down could pull
loose and allow the child seat to come
loose. A child could be badly injured.
Use only the anchors provided for child
seat tethers.
• 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 passengers, who should sit in
seats and use seat belts.
The weight and position of cargo and pas-
sengers can change the vehicle center of
gravity and vehicle handling. To avoid loss
of control resulting in personal injury, fol-
low these guidelines for loading your ve-
hicle:
• Do not carry loads that exceed the load
limits described on the label attached to
the left door or left door center pillar.
• Always place cargo evenly on the cargo
floor. Put heavier objects as low and as
far forward as possible.
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