Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
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Be sure items placed on the floor
behind the front seats cannot roll
under the seats and interfere with
the driver's ability to operate the
pedals, the proper operation of the
seats, or proper operation of the
sensors under the seats.
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Keep the upper and lower glove
boxes closed while driving. If it is
open, a passenger could injure
their knees during a crash or
sudden stop.
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If you fold the rear seats up or
down, tie down items that could be
thrown about the vehicle during a
crash or sudden stop. Also, keep
all cargo below the bottom of the
windows. If it is higher, it could
interfere with the proper operation
of the side curtain airbags.
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo Area
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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.
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Do not stack items higher than the
back of the rear seats. They can
block your view and be thrown
around the vehicle during a crash.
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If you carry large items that
prevent you from closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
carbon monoxide
poisoning,
follow the instructions
on page 53.
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Before
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