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ÎÎYour vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:
In-f loor storage (with Lazy
Susan ) Glove box (upper and lower)
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages. Roof -rack (if installed) Rear compartment
Center pocket
Removable second row console Rear cargo area, including the
second row seats when removed,
andthethirdrowseatwhenfolded
flat Front door and seat-back pockets
: Touring model only : EX and Touring models only
Carrying Cargo
286
REAR COMPARTMENT FRONT DOOR POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKET
CARGO AREA LOWER
GLOVE BOX
UPPER GLOVE
BOX
REMOVABLE
SECOND ROW
CONSOLE
CENTER
POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKETS
IN-FLOOR STORAGE
(with Lazy Susan )
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the pedals or seat operation.Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as f ar f orward 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 f rom closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
Keep the glove boxes closed while
driving. If either are open, a
passenger could be injured during
a crash or sudden stop.
If you place items near the rear
windows, be sure they are below
the bottom of the windows. If
cargo is higher, it could interf ere
with proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 150 lb (68 kg).
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation that
came with your roof rack.
56
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack
Carrying Cargo
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CONT INUED
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Power Windows .163
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 20
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 14
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 20
........................
Protecting Children .36
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .41
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 51
.........
Protecting Small Children . 42
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .50
.............................
Using LATCH .45
...................
Radiator Overheating . 369
.............
Radio/CD Sound System . 199
...........................
Readiness Codes .372
............
Rear Audio Control Panel . 234
...............................
Rear A/C Unit .194
........
Rear Entertainment System . 230
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .341, 342
...
Rearview Camera and Monitor . 275
..........................
Rear View Mirror .167
...............
Rear Window Def ogger . 126Rear Window Wiper and
.......................................
Washer .122
.....
Reclining the Seat Backs . 150,151
.........
Reclining the Second Seats . 150
..............
Reclining the Third Seat . 150
.......................
Reminder Indicators .64
................
Remote Audio Controls . 228
................
Remote Control (RES) . 257
.....................
Remote Transmitter .131
Removable Second Row ......................................
Console .176
........
Removing the Second Seats . 155
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 329
..........................................
Fuses .376
................................
Light Bulbs .337
................................
Timing Belt .336
...........................................
Tires .349
.............................
Wiper Blades .344
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
Reserve Tank, .................
Engine Coolant . 282,331
..............
Retractable Center Tray . 171
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 295
......................................
Roof Rack .288 ................................
Rotation, Tire .348
................................
Saf ety Belts .10, 22
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 400
.................................
Saf ety Features .9
.........................................
Airbags .11
.....................................
Seat Belts .10
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 57
...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii
...................................
Seat Belts .10, 22
...............
Additional Information . 22
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .23
.....................................
Cleaning .343
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
................................
Maintenance .23
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .22, 64
................................
Replacement .23
...................
System Components . 22
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 20
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seat Heaters .160
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