Things you
put
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vehicle car. ,bike
and injure people
in
a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
Put things in the cargo area of your
vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly.
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Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle
so
that some of them
are above the tops of the seats.
Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint
in
your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure
it
whenever you can.
Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.
There’s also important loading information for off-road
driving in
this
manual. See
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Your
Vehicle
on
page
4-47.
1
Towing
a
Trailer
I
-ou don’t use the correct ec- lent and
drive properly, you can lose control when you
pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too
heavy, the brakes may not work well
--
or even
at all. You and your passengers could be
seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have
followed
all
the steps
in
this section. Ask your
dealer for advice and information about towing
a trailer with your vehicle.
Notice:
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage
your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered
by your warranty.
To
pull a trailer correctly, follow
the advice
in
this part, and see your dealer for
important information about towing a trailer with
your vehicle. Additional rear axle maintenance
is required for a vehicle used to tow a trailer. See
“Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
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