If you have the luggage carrier, you can load
things on top of your vehicle. Crossrails are not
standard on this vehicle and must be purchased at
your dealer/retailer.
Notice:Loading cargo on the luggage carrier
that weighs more than 200 lbs (91 kg) or hangs
over the rear or sides of the vehicle may
damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests
as far forward as possible and against the side
rails, making sure to fasten it securely.
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity
when loading your vehicle. For more information
on vehicle capacity and loading, seeLoading Your
Vehicle on page 361.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are
driving, check to make sure the cargo is still
securely fastened.
Rear Seat Armrest
Your vehicle may have a rear seat armrest that
contains two cupholders. To access the cupholders,
pull the armrest down from the rear seatback.
Convenience Net
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. The
convenience net is designed to help keep
small loads, like grocery bags, from falling over. It
is not designed to hold larger, heavier loads.
To install the convenience net, attach both the
upper and lower hooks to the loops on either side
of the liftgate opening.
Cargo Cover
Your vehicle may have a cargo cover. It can be
used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle.
To install the cover, place the loops found on each
corner of the cover on the four hooks in the rear
of the vehicle. When not in use, the cover can
be stored in the cargo management system.
Cargo Tie Downs
Your vehicle has eight cargo tie-downs located in
the rear of the vehicle. These are used to
secure small loads.
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Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
First, turn the steering wheel left and right to clear
the area around the front wheels. Turn the
traction control part of the StabiliTrak
®System off.
SeeStabiliTrak®System on page 337. Then
shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a
forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as
possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until
the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears.
Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and
press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the
transmission is in gear. By slowly spinning
the wheels in the forward and reverse directions,
you will cause a rocking motion that could free
your vehicle. If that does not get your vehicle out
after a few tries, it might need to be towed
out. If your vehicle does need to be towed out,
seeTowing Your Vehicle on page 367.
Loading Your Vehicle
It is very important to know how much weight your
vehicle can carry. This weight is called the
vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of
all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed
options. Two labels on your vehicle show how
much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and
Loading Information label and the Certi cation/Tire
label.
{CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR),
or either the maximum front or rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do,
parts on your vehicle can break, and it
can change the way your vehicle handles.
These could cause you to lose control
and crash. Also, overloading can shorten
the life of your vehicle.
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