Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped
With 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat
The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-
carrying versatility. The seatbacks fold down
easily by pulling nylon tabs between the seat-
backs and the bolsters. When the seats are
folded down, they provide a continuous, nearly-
flat extension of the load floor.
When the seatback is folded to the upright
position, make sure it is latched by strongly
pulling on the top of the seatback above the
seat strap.
WARNING!
• Be certain that the seatback is securely
locked into position. If the seatback is not
securely locked into position, the seat will
not provide the proper stability for child
seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
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• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle
(with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up
or folded down position) should not be
used as a play area by children when the
vehicle is in motion. They could be seri-
ously injured in a collision. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint
system.
• To help protect against personal injury,
passengers should not be seated in the
rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is
intended for load carrying purposes only,
not for passengers, who should sit in seats
and use seat belts.
WARNING!
The weight and position of cargo and pas-
sengers can change the vehicle center of
gravity and vehicle handling. To avoid loss of
control resulting in personal injury, follow
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these guidelines for loading your vehicle:
• 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 rear of the vehicle to
sway.
• Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than
the top of the seatback. This could impair
visibility or become a dangerous projectile
in a sudden stop or collision.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Trunk Mat — If Equipped
Atrunk mat covers the bottom of the cargo area.
The trunk mat is used to protect the interior of
the trunk from mud, snow, and debris.
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