Cargo Area Features - Chrysler 300 2017 Owner's Manual

WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the
trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from
outside, or through the inside of the vehicle.
Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle
is unattended. Once in the trunk, young
children may not be able to escape, even if
they entered through the rear seat. If trapped
in the trunk, children can die from suffocation
or heat stroke.

Cargo Area Features

Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped With
60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat
The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-
carrying versatility. The seatbacks fold down
easily by pulling nylon tabs between the seat-
backs and the bolsters. When the seats are
folded down, they provide a continuous, nearly-
flat extension of the load floor.
When the seatback is folded to the upright
position, make sure it is latched by strongly
pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat
strap.
WARNING!
• Be certain that the seatback is securely
locked into position. If the seatback is not
securely locked into position, the seat will
not provide the proper stability for child
seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle
(with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or
folded down position) should not be used
as a play area by children when the vehicle
is in motion. They could be seriously in-
jured in a collision. Children should be
seated and using the proper restraint sys-
tem.
• 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
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WARNING! (Continued)
gravity and vehicle handling. To avoid loss of
control resulting in personal injury, follow
these guidelines for loading your vehicle:
• 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 improp-
erly placed weight over or behind the rear
axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to
sway.
• Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than
the top of the seatback. This could impair
visibility or become a dangerous projectile
in a sudden stop or collision.
Trunk Mat — If Equipped
A trunk mat covers the bottom of the cargo area.
The trunk mat is used to protect the interior of
the trunk from mud, snow, and debris.
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