Jeep Grand Cherokee User Manual page 52

Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If
Equipped
To cover the cargo area:
1. Grasp the cover at the center handle. Pull it
over the cargo area.
2. Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the
slots in the pillar trim cover.
3. The liftgate may be opened with the cargo
cover in place.
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WARNING!
In an accident a cargo cover loose in the vehicle
could cause injury. It could fly around in a
sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle.
Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor
or in the passenger compartment. Remove the
cover from the vehicle when taken from its
mounting. Do not store in the vehicle.
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
The tie-downs located on cargo area floor should
be used to safely secure loads when vehicle is
moving.
WARNING!
Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or
collision a hook 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.
WARNING!
The weight and position of cargo and passen-
gers can change the vehicle center of gravity
and vehicle handling. To avoid loss of control
resulting in personal injury, follow these guide-
lines for loading your vehicle:
• Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits
described on the label attached to the left door
or left door center pillar. Refer to "Vehicle Load-
ing" in Section 5 for additional information on
cargo weights.
• 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 rear of the vehicle to sway.