Dodge HORNET 2024 Owner's Manual page 80

78 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Disconnect Rear Shelf Support Links
2. Through an opened rear door, lift the part of the rear
shelf closest to the rear seats.
3. Clear the pins placed outside of the shelf, and then
remove the rear shelf pulling it upwards and out
through the rear doors.
Remove Rear Shelf Pin
4. The rear shelf can be stored in the cargo area, or
behind the front seat backs.
Rear Shelf Removal Label
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
Cargo tie-down loops are located on the trim panels.
WARNING!
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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.
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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 passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle han-
dling. To avoid loss of control resulting in personal
injury, follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle:
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Do not carry loads that exceed the load limits
described on the label attached to the left door or
left door center pillar.
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Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor.
Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as
possible.
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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.
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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
accident.