OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Page 9
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STORAGE
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONVERTIBLE
CARRIER
Cargo Platform
Passengers should never be allowed to ride
on the cargo platform. Severe injury or death
could result if they should fall out or the vehi-
cle is involved in an accident or sudden
maneuver.
To prevent damage to rear seat, be sure to move any
obstructing accessories mounted to rear handrail when
folding seat up or down.
Fig. 17 Cargo Platform and Rear Compartment
The cargo platform is accessed by folding the rear seat
down (Ref Fig. 17 on page 9). Be careful when loading
the vehicle. Tie down loads to prevent shifting. Do not
overload vehicle. The cargo platform is limited to a max-
imum load of 250 lbs. (115 kg). The load must be posi-
tioned on the platform as far forward as possible, its
center of gravity must not be higher than 4" (10 cm)
above the platform, and securely fastened down. Fail-
ure to follow these instructions could cause personal
injury, damage to the vehicle and/or cause the vehicle
to tip over. Be aware that increased loads may effect
driving characteristics.
REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT
The rear storage compartment is not weather tight.
The rear storage compartment can be accessed with
the rear seat folded down by reaching under the central
portion of the cargo platform and lifting the platform up.
GLOVE COMPARTMENTS
A lockable glove compartment is located on each side
of the instrument panel.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
Improper use of the vehicle or the lack of proper mainte-
nance may result in damage or decreased perfor-
mance.
Read and understand the following warnings before
attempting to operate the vehicle.
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or
death resulting from loss of vehicle control, the
following warnings must be observed:
When driving vehicle, consider the terrain,
traffic conditions and the environmental fac-
tors which effect the terrain and the ability to
control the vehicle.
Use extra care and reduced speed when
driving on poor surfaces, such as loose dirt,
wet grass, gravel, etc.
Stay in designated areas and avoid
extremely rough terrain.
Maintain a safe speed when driving down
hill. Use service brake to control speed
when traveling down an incline. A sudden
stop or change of direction may result in
loss of control.
Slow down before and during turns. All turns
should be made at reduced speed.
Cargo
Platform
Rear
Handrail
REAR SEAT FOLDED UP
REAR SEAT FOLDED DOWN
Rear
Storage
Compartment
Front of Vehicle
NOTICE
