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4-1. Before driving

4

Driving

*3

: C =Available cargo and luggage load

In this condition, if 3 more passengers with 
the combined weight of D lb. (kg) get on, 
the available cargo and luggage load will 
be reduced E lb. (kg) as follows:

C lb. (kg) - D

*4

 lb. (kg) = E

*5

 lb. (kg)

*4

: D =Additional weight of people

*5

: E =Available cargo and luggage load

As shown in the example above, if the 
number of occupants increases, the 
cargo and luggage load will be 
reduced by an amount that equals the 
increased weight due to the additional 
occupants. In other words, if an 
increase in the number of occupants 
causes an excess of the total load 
capacity (combined weight of occu-
pants plus cargo and luggage load), 
you must reduce the cargo and lug-
gage on your vehicle.

WARNING

■

Things that must not be carried in the 

trunk

The following things may cause a fire if 

loaded in the trunk:

●

Receptacles containing gasoline

●

Aerosol cans

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Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may prevent the pedals 

from being depressed properly, may 

block the driver’s vision, or may result in 

items hitting the driver or passengers, 

possibly causing an accident.

●

Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk 

whenever possible.

●

To prevent cargo and luggage from 

sliding forward during braking, do not 

stack anything in the enlarged trunk. 

Keep cargo and luggage low, as close 

to the floor as possible.

●

When you fold down the rear seats, 

long items should not be placed 

directly behind the front seats.

●

Never allow anyone to ride in the 

enlarged trunk. It is not designed for 

passengers. They should ride in their 

seats with their seat belts properly fas-

tened.

●

Do not place cargo or luggage in or on 

the following locations.

• At the feet of the driver

• On the front passenger or rear seats 

(when stacking items)

• On the package tray

• On the instrument panel

• On the dashboard

• In front of the Center Display

●

Secure all items in the occupant com-

partment.

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Capacity and distribution

●

Do not exceed the maximum axle 

weight rating or the total vehicle 

weight rating.

●

Even if the total load of occupant’s 

weight and the cargo load is less than 

the total load capacity, do not apply the 

load unevenly. Improper loading may 

cause deterioration of steering or 

braking control which may cause 

death or serious injury.