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Loose items in the luggage compartment
can
shift suddenly
,
changing vehicle handling charac-
ter istics
.
Loose items can also increase the risk of
serious personal injury in a sudden veh icle ma
-
neuver or in a collis ion.
~
Distribute the load evenly in the luggage com-
partment.
~
Always place and properly secure heavy items in
the luggage compartment
as low and as far for-
ward as poss ible
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fig
.
131
.
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Secure luggage us ing the tie-downs provided
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page
66
.
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Make sure that the rea
r
seatback is secu rely
latched in place.
A
WARNING
,
~
-
Improperly stored luggage or other items can
fly through the vehicle causing serious per-
sonal injury in the event of hard braking or an
accident
.
To help reduce the risk of serious
personal injury:
-
Always put objects, for examp le, luggage or
other heavy items in the luggage compart-
ment.
-Always secure objects in the luggage com-
partment us ing the tie-down eye lets and
suitable straps
.
A
WARNING
Heavy loads will influence the way your vehi-
cle handles. To he lp reduce the risk of a loss
of control leading to ser ious persona
l
inju ry:
- Always keep in m ind when transporting
heavy objects, t hat a change in the ce nter of
gravity ca
n
also cause changes in vehicle
hand ling:
-
Always distribute the load as even ly as
possible.
-
Place heavy objects as far forward in the
luggage compartment
as possible
.
-
Never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
or
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating specified
on the safety compliance sticker on the left
door jamb. Exceeding permissible weight
standards can cause the vehicle to slide and
hand le different
ly.
Dr
iv
in
g s
a
f
et
y
-
Please observe information on safe driving
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page 113.
A
WARNING
-
To help prevent poisonous exhaust gas from
being drawn into the vehicle, always keep the
rear lid closed wh ile driving
.
-
Never transport objects larger than those
fitting completely into the luggage area be-
cause the rear lid cannot be fully closed
.
-
If you absolutely must dr ive with the rear lid
open, observe the following notes to reduce
the risk of poisoning:
-
Close all windows,
-
Close
t
he power top,
-
Open all a
ir
outlets in the instrument pan-
el,
-
Switch off the air rec irculat ion,
-
Set the fresh air fan to the highest speed
.
A
WARNING
~
Always make sure that the doo rs, all windows,
the power top and
t
he rear lid are securely
closed and locked to reduce the risk of injury
when the vehicle is not being used.
-
Afte
r
closing the rear lid, always make sure
that it is properly closed and locked.
- Never leave your vehicle unattended
espe-
cially with the rea
r
lid left open. A child
could crawl into the vehicle through
t
he lug-
gage compartmen
t a
nd close the
rear lid
be-
coming trapped and unable
t
o get out
.
Be-
ing trapped in a veh icle can lead to serious
pe rsonal
injury.
-
Never let children play in or around the vehi-
cle.
-
Never let passengers ride in the luggage
compa rtment
.
Vehicle occupants must al
-
ways be properly restrained in one of the ve-
hicle's seating posit ions.
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Tips
-
Air circu lati on helps to reduce window fog-
ging
.
Stale air escapes to the outs ide
through vents
in
the t rim panel. Be sure to
keep these slots free and open
.
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