FCA US DODGE JOURNEY 2020, Owner'S Manual

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4. Grab the cover handle and pull it toward
you. As the cover nears the liftgate opening,
guide the rear attachment posts (on both
ends of the cover) into the notches in the
trim panels. Lower the cover to position the
posts into the bottom of the notches and
release the handle.
Positioning Retractable Cargo Area Cover
Cargo Tie-Downs
Cargo tie-downs are located on both rear trim
panels. These tie-downs should be used to
secure loads safely when the vehicle is moving.
Cargo Tie-Downs
WARNING!
In a collision, a loose cargo cover 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 it in the vehicle.
WARNING!
Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or
collision, a tie-down 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
passengers can change the vehicle center of
gravity and vehicle handling. To avoid loss of
control resulting in personal injury, follow
these guidelines for loading your vehicle:

Do not carry loads that exceed the load
limits described on the label attached to
the left door or left door center pillar.

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 improp-
erly placed weight over or behind the rear
axle can cause the vehicle to sway.

Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
top of the seatback. This could impair visi-
bility or become a dangerous projectile in a
sudden stop or collision.
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