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vent with any items you may place on the
rear window shelf.
- Do not p lace bulky items on the rear win-
dow shelf as they would restrict or block
the driver's vision through the rear view
mirror.
Luggage
compartment
Expanding the luggage compartment
You can increase the available luggage space
by folding the rear seatback down.
Fig. 68 Unlocking lever of the backrest (left side)
Tilting the seatback forward
.,. Press the lever¢
fig. 68
in the direction of
the arrow.
.,. Tilt the seatback forward.
Returning the seatback to its original
position
.,. Tilt the seatback until it lat ches secure ly
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You can fold down both parts of the seatback
e ithe r separately or together to increase the
size of the luggage compartment.
Stowing luggage
Follow instruction¢
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99.
A
WARNING
- The backrest must always be securely
latched so that the safe ty belt can work
properly to help protect the occupant.
- The backrest mus t be securely latched in
posit ion so that no items contained in
the luggage compartment can slide for-
ward upon sudden braking.
Seats
and storage
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- Never a llow safety belts to become dam-
aged by be ing caught in door or seat
hardware.
- Torn or frayed safety belts can tear and
damaged belt hardware can break in a
crash. Inspect the belts periodically.
Belts showing damage to webbing, bind-
ings, buckles, or retractors must be re-
placed.
A
WARNING
Always read and heed WARNINGS¢
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Loading the luggage compartment on
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Note
When folding the backrest back into place,
make sure the safety belt does not get
caught, because it can be damaged. A
damaged belt can fail to provide safe re-
straint.
Fastening eyelets
The luggage compartment is equipped with
four tie-down eyelets to secure luggage and
other items .
Fig. 69 Luggage compartment: fastening eyes
.,. Use the tie-down eyelets to secure your car-
go properly¢
fig. 69 -arrows-.
.,. Read and heed all warnings
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Stowing luggage.
In a collision, the laws of physics mean t hat
even smaller items that are loose in the vehi -
cle will turn into heavy missiles that can cause
serious injury. Items in the vehicle pick up ki-
netic energy which var ies with vehicle and the ..,.
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