Cargo Area Features - Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual

70 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
Close the rear flip-up window before attempting to close
the swing gate.
WARNING!
Driving with the flip-up window open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and
your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the flip-up window closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
CAUTION!
Do not push on rear wiper blade when closing the rear
flip-up window, as damage to the blade will result.
NOTE:
The swing gate hinges and check strap may require
cleaning if a squeak can be heard when opening the swing
gate. Progressive accumulation of dirt or debris on the
check strap arm may cause failure of the check strap,
requiring replacement. For further information on vehicle
cleaning procedures, see page 268.
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Cargo Tie-Down Hooks And Loops
The cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area floor,
should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is
moving.
Cargo Tie-Down Loops
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 passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in personal
injury, follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle:
 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.
 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. Doing so could impair visibility or
become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or
accident.
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WARNING!