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CAUTION:

Things you put inside your vehicle can strike 
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in
a crash.

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Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
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.

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Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint 
in your vehicle.

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When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.

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Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.

Towing a Trailer

CAUTION:

If you don’t use the correct equipment 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 

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 or even at all. You

and your passengers could be seriously injured.
You may also damage your vehicle; the resulting
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
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.