Carrying Carg o
Carryin g Carg o in th e Carg o Are a
o r o n a Roo f Rac k
Distribute cargo evenly on the
floor of the cargo area, placing the heaviest items on the bottom and as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If you carry large items that
prevent you from closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid thepossibility of carbo n monoxid e
poisoning , follow the instructions
on page 53 .
If you can carry any items on a
roof rack, be sure the total weight of the rack and the items on it
does not exceed 150 Ib.
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Refer to the information that came with your roof rack. Sid
e Carg o Ne t
The side cargo net can be installed on the driver's side panel in the
cargo area to secure small items. To install the side cargo net, hook each
loop on the four corners of the net to
the tabs on the left side panel. When
you fold down the third seat, store
the head restraints in the side cargo net.
Befor e Drivin g
