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Things you put inside the
vehicle can strike and injure
people in a sudden stop or
turn, or in a crash.
Put things in the cargo
area of the vehicle. Try to
spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier
things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that
some of them are above
the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an
unsecured child restraint
in the vehicle.
When you carry something
inside the vehicle, secure
it whenever you can.
Do not leave a seat folded
down unless you need to.
There is also important loading
information for off-road driving in
this manual. See Loading Your
Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
under
.
By positioning four 5 cm (2 in) by
15 cm (6 in) wooden planks
across the width of the pickup
box, you can create an upper
load platform. The planks must
be inserted in the pickup box
depressions. The length of the
planks must allow for at least a
2 cm (0.75 in) bearing surface on
each end of the plank.
When using this upper load
platform, be sure the load is
securely tied down to prevent it
from shifting. The load's center
of gravity should be positioned
in a zone over the rear axle. The
zone is located in the area
between the front of each wheel
well and the rear of each wheel
well. The center of gravity height
must not extend above the top
of the pickup box flareboard.
Any load that extends beyond
the vehicle's taillamp area must
be properly marked according to
local laws and regulations.
Remember not to exceed the
Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) of the front or rear axle.
When you carry removable items,
you may need to put a limit on how
many people you carry inside your
vehicle. Be sure to weigh your
vehicle before you buy and install
the new equipment.
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