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CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo Storage
The load floor is designed for a maximum load of 300 lb
(136 kg), and should be uniformly distributed over the
load floor.
Additional storage can be found under the storage lid. To
access the lower storage, lift the handle and raise the
storage lid.

Lift Load Floor Handle

Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
The cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area sides,
should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is
moving. The cargo tie downs are designed for a maximum
load of 300 lb (136 kg) per tie-down.

Tie-Down Hooks

WARNING!

Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child seat
tether strap. In a sudden stop or accident, 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.
 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.
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 improperly 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 visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or accident.

WARNING!
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Foldable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped
The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure
loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect
passengers from loose cargo.

Foldable Cargo Area Cover

To cover the cargo area:

1. Remove the folded cover from the storage pouch,
and unfold using a twisting motion.

2. Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots on each side of the pillar trim.

Step 2

3. Hook the straps to the inside post of the rear head restraint on each side.

Step 3

NOTE:The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in place. To store the foldable cargo area cover, reverse the
installation steps and replace the cover into its storage
pouch.

Folding The Cargo Cover

1 — Remove Cover From Vehicle
2 — Twist Cover
3 — Push Twisted Cover Inward
4 — Place Folded Cover In Pouch
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.

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Retractable Cargo Area Cover —
If Equipped
The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure
loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect
passengers from loose cargo.
To cover the cargo area:

1. Grab the cover at the center handle and pull over the
cargo area.

2. Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots in the pillar trim cover.
3. The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in place.

Rear Cargo Cover

Cargo Net — If Equipped
The rear cargo area may be equipped with a cargo net to
keep items secure while driving.
To attach the cargo net, the clips must be hooked through
the loops on both sides of the cargo area.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry weight
on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must
not exceed 150 lb (68 kg), and should be uniformly
distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
The crossbars on your vehicle are delivered stowed in the
rear cargo bin. Crossbars should always be used
whenever cargo is placed on the roof rack. Check the
straps frequently to be sure that the load remains securely
attached.
The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo
inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not
exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
INSTALLING THE CROSSBARS
There are two crossbars equipped with your vehicle. They
are located in the rear cargo bin, stored in foam blocks.
There is also a packet of fastener screws and a Torx
wrench provided in the foam blocks. You can find the
packet of fastener screws in the left foam block and the
Torx wrench in the right foam block.

Stowed Crossbars

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!
In a collision, loose crossbars in the vehicle could cause
injury. They could fly around in a sudden stop and strike
someone in the vehicle. Do not store the crossbars on
the cargo floor or in the passenger compartment.
Remove the crossbars from the vehicle when taken
from their mounting. Do not store them in the vehicle.
1 — Fastener Screws
2 — Torx Wrench
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There are three positions that the crossbars can be
installed in. There are also tie-down loops next to each
crossbar location on both sides of the roof.

Crossbar Locations

NOTE:The crossbars should only be used in positions 1 and 2 or
positions 1 and 3. They are not designed to be used in
positions 2 and 3.

Crossbar and Tie Down Loop Locations
Crossbar Directional Arrow

NOTE:There are arrows on top of the crossbars that indicate the
direction that they should be installed. The arrows should
point forward toward the front of the vehicle.
To install the crossbars, refer to the following procedure:

1. Remove the crossbars from the foam blocks.

2. Swivel the outboard stanchion on the crossbar and rotate it 180 degrees around the bolt to the open
position. Open the outboard stanchion on the
opposite end of the crossbar as well.

Step 2

1 — Position 1
2 — Position 2
3 — Position 3
1 — Crossbar Installation Location
2 — Tie-Down Loop Locations

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Open Outboard Stanchion (Underside Shown)

3. Using the provided Torx wrench, loosen the Torx bolts
on both ends of the crossbar.

Step 3

4. Using the provided wrench and fasteners, bolt the fasteners to the side rail.

Torque Wrench Indicator

NOTE:An indicator on the wrench will show when the fastener is
tightened to the indicated torque specification. The
slanted line will line up with arrow when torquing.

Step 4

5. Tighten down the Torx head bolts on the inboard stanchion.

Step 5

NOTE:It is important that the screws are left loose until both
sides of the crossbar are secured to the rail.
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6. Repeat steps 2-5 for the second crossbar in the
desired position.

Installed Crossbars

WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied down before driving your
vehicle. Anything improperly secured to the roof rack,
crossbars, or the roof itself can fly off the vehicle,
particularly at high speeds, resulting in collisions,
personal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack
cautions when carrying anything on your roof or
roof rack.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO
NOT carry any loads on the roof rack without the
crossbars installed. The load should be secured and
placed on top of the crossbars, not directly on the
roof. If it is necessary to place the load on the roof,
place a blanket or other protective layer between the
load and the roof surface.
 To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not
exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150
lb (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as
possible and appropriately secure the load and any
protective layer placed between the load and the roof
surface.
 Load should always be secured to crossbars first,
with tie down loops used as additional securing
points if needed. Tie loops are intended as supple -
mentary tie down points only. Do not use ratcheting
mechanisms with the tie loops. Check the straps and
thumb wheels frequently to be sure that the load
remains securely attached. Long loads that extend over the windshield, such as
wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large frontal
area should be secured to both the front and rear of
the vehicle.
 Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack.
Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck
traffic, can add sudden upward lift to a load. This is
especially true on large flat loads and may result in
damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
CAUTION!

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REMOVING THE CROSSBARS
To remove the crossbars, refer to the following procedure:

1. Using the provided Torx wrench, loosen the Torx
head bolts on the stanchion. Do this on both ends of
the crossbar.

Step 1

2. Using the provided wrench, remove the bolts that secure the crossbar to the roof rail. Repeat this on the
other end of the crossbar.

Bolt Location

3. Depress the swing key, and swivel the outboard stanchion 180 degrees back to the stowed position.

Depress The Swing Key Step 3

4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the second crossbar.
5. Place the crossbars back into the foam blocks in the
rear cargo storage bin.
WARNING!
In a collision, loose crossbars in the vehicle could cause
injury. They could fly around in a sudden stop and strike
someone in the vehicle. Do not store the crossbars on
the cargo floor or in the passenger compartment.
Remove the crossbars from the vehicle when taken
from their mounting. Do not store them in the vehicle.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Holding the OK button on the Instrument Cluster Display controls located on the steering wheel will allow you to change your display from Digital to Analog.

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Use this QR code to access your digital
experience.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
D
ESCRIPTIONS

1. Speedometer

Indicates vehicle speed.
2. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant
temperature. Any reading within the normal range
indicates that the engine cooling system is oper -
ating satisfactorily.
 The pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera -
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain
grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be
allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal
operating range. 3. Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per
minute (RPM x 1000).
4. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the Keyless Push Button Ignition is in the
ON/RUN position.
 The fuel pump symbol points to the
side of the vehicle where the fuel door
is located.
NOTE:The Instrument Cluster Warning Indicators will illuminate
briefly for a bulb check when the ignition is first cycled.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others
could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. It is
recommended to call an authorized dealer for service if
your vehicle overheats
Úpage 326.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H” pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into
the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H”,
turn the engine off immediately and call an authorized
dealer for service.
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PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Holding the OK button on the Instrument Cluster Display controls located on the steering wheel will allow you to change your display from Digital to Analog.

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